India has achieved a significant environmental milestone by securing the ninth position globally in total forest area, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025. The recognition highlights India’s sustained efforts toward afforestation, reforestation, and forest resource management. This progress reflects the nation’s growing commitment to environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and its long-term vision of achieving inclusive and ecologically balanced sustainable development.