India stands to gain a lot from a global REDD+ mechanism. It has specifically opened the possibilities for the country to expect
compensation for its pro-conservation approach and sustainable management of forests resulting in even further increase of forest cover and thereby its forest carbon stocks. REDD+ will benefit local communities as it explicitly safeguards their rights and those of
indigenous peoples. India is committed that monetary benefits from REDD+ will fl ow to local, forest dependent, forest dwelling and tribal communities. India is playing a positive role and has taken a firm stance in favour of a comprehensive REDD+ approach. It has presented an ambitious Green India Mission programme under its
National Action Plan on Climate Change. India is underlying the following initiatives related to REDD+.