Forest Reforms

Government
Citizen
Ecosystem

Forest Reforms, in partnership with MoEFCC, aimed to unlock agroforestry as a driver of rural income by a comprehensive value chain approach. This approach covered all stages from inputs and planting to harvesting, certification, transport, processing, and market linkage, focusing on improving efficiency and sustainability. PRAMAAN, India’s first national forest certification scheme, raised standards of forest products and facilitated the nationwide roll-out of National Transit Pass System (NTPS), for better monitoring of timber transport. Additionally, harmonised Model Rules simplified felling on agricultural land, offering clear legal frameworks for farmers. Finally, National Timber Management System (NTMS) established improved transparency, accountability and sustainability in timber management.

Citizen
Empowered 50 lakh+ farmers by simplifying tree felling, streamlining timber transport, providing forest certification, market access, and income potential while promoting sustainable agroforestry practice.
Citizen
Empowered 50 lakh+ farmers by simplifying tree felling, streamlining timber transport, providing forest certification, market access, and income potential while promoting sustainable agroforestry practice.
Government
Enhanced regulatory frameworks and improved forest governance, facilitated more effective monitoring and enforcement of timber trade, drove rural economic development and promoted sustainable forest management.
Ecosystem
Through India's flagship forest and wood certification scheme, PRAMAAN, challenged monopolies and offered a locally adapted and cost effective alternative, inspiring other countries to adopt similar frameworks.
Government
Enhanced regulatory frameworks and improved forest governance, facilitated more effective monitoring and enforcement of timber trade, drove rural economic development and promoted sustainable forest management.

Key Milestones

Oct 2023
Hallmark Forum

India hosted United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)'s Country Led Initiative, setting the stage for the project

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Dec 2023
Flagship Initiative 'PRAMAAN' Launched

Launched India's own Forest and Wood Certification Scheme, PRAMAAN, which raised the standards and trust in forest produce

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Dec 2023
NTPS Scheme Launched

Launched National Transit Pass System to provide ease of timber transport to farmers, as well as improve monitoring by officials

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Jun 2025
On-Ground Implementation of NTPS

Onboarded 30 States and Union Territories on NTPS

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Jun 2025
Model Rules for Tree Felling

Notified Model Rules for Felling of Trees in agroforestry areas to provide legal clarity to farmers

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Oct 2023

Impact on the Ground

MoEFCC launched Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme (Press Release)

Field visit to assess ground level challenges in timber transit

Snapshot of National Transit Pass System portal

Issuance of Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands (Press release)

Restore, Regrow, Reimagine: Forests at the Core of Climate Action [read more]

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Atmanirbhar Timber Economy [read more]