Understanding CAMPA: India’s Mechanism for Forest Restoration
Understanding CAMPA: India’s Mechanism for Forest Restoration Introduction 1 Background 1 The funds collected are used for: 1 State-wise Afforestation Under CAMPA (FY 2020–21 to 2024–25) 2 Legal and Administrative Responsibility 5 Official Statement 5 Key Challenges 5 Way Forward 6 Introduction The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) plays a crucial role in India’s efforts to restore forests and maintain ecological balance amidst rapid infrastructure development and land use changes. Established under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 , CAMPA ensures that when forest land is diverted for non-forest purposes, appropriate compensatory afforestation and environmental restoration efforts are undertaken. Background The CAF Act, 2016 provides for the establishment of funds under the Public Account of India and Public Accounts of each State for the deposit of compensatory levies received from user agencies. These levi...