A much awaited Bill, meant for unlocking over Rs 42,000 crore fund for compensatory afforestation and wildlife protection, was passed by the Parliament.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/parliament-passes-historic-bill-increase-green-cover-and-protect-wildlife-india
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/vishwa-mohan
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/times-india-new-delhi
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-policy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/compensatory-afforestation-fund-management-and-planning-authority-campa-0
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-rights-act-2006
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tribals
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-products