Summary
He praised initiatives such as the ‘One Tree for Mother Earth’, the Aravalli Green Wall, and the Urban Tree Programme for expanding tree cover and involving citizens.
The minister warned about emerging issues like human‑wildlife conflict, forest fires, and climate change, urging officers to adopt scientific solutions and community participation.
He emphasized the use of modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, and Artificial Intelligence to improve forest management.
Officers were encouraged to become leaders and innovators, balancing development with ecological security for a sustainable India by 2047.