The Forest Cover Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale for Sustainable Development The Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on the Green India Mission is a sobering reminder of the challenges facing India's sustainable development efforts.
The 98% shortfall in forest cover targets is a stark indictment of the government's inability to effectively implement its flagship environmental program.
At first glance, the numbers may seem abstract and detached from real world consequences.