Shimla, May 21 -- Himachal Pradesh has launched the ambitious 'Mission-32 Percent' initiative to increase the state's green cover from the existing 29.5 percent to 32 percent by 2030, to position itself as a model Green Himalayan State committed to environmental sustainability and climate action.
The initiative, being spearheaded by the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, envisages large-scale afforestation, eco-restoration and community participation to strengthen ecological resilience and promote sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.
According to an official spokesperson, the Forest Department has initiated extensive preparatory measures and strategic interventions to ensure effective implem...