National Institution for Transforming India-NITI Aayog

The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. While designing strategic and long term policies and programmes for the Government of India, NITI Aayog also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.

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    • District-Wise Forest Cover - Sikkim - 2013, India
      September 2019
      Source: National Institution for Transforming India-NITI Aayog
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      Accessed On: 30 September, 2019
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      Title: District wise forest cover   Description: Details on District-wise forest cover for States/Uts. Forest Cover refers to all lands more than one hectare in area, with a tree canopy density of more than 10 percent irrespective of ownership and legal status. Such lands may not necessarily be a recorded forest area. It also includes orchards, bamboo and palm.   Released Under: National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP)   Contributor: NITI Aayog/Planning Commission   Keywords: Forest; cover; ISFRForest   Group: Environment and Forest   Sectors: Environment and Forest   Note: Area Figures are in Sq. Km.