The Government of Kerala recognizes the crucial role of private forests in promoting a sustainable and ecologically balanced future. We are committed to supporting and incentivizing private forest ownership and management in the state. Scheme for Incentivization of Tree Planting on Private Land: This program, launched in 2012, offers financial incentives to farmers and landowners …
Deep with the tapestry of India’s diverse landscapes lie sacred groves, sanctuaries woven from ancient beliefs and the threads of nature. These patches of forest stand untouched, protected not by walls or fences, but by the unwavering faith of local communities who revere them as abodes of deities. Despite the ever-growing human footprint, these sacred …
As cities worldwide, including those in Kerala, experience rapid growth, the environment faces increasing pressure. By 2050, an estimated 70% of the global population is projected to be urban. While cities occupy only 3% of the Earth’s land, they contribute significantly to environmental issues like climate change and pollution, emitting 78% of carbon emissions and …
Cities are growing, shrinking green spaces. This leads to increased pollution, higher temperatures, and less access to nature. Kerala faces these challenges too with the urban areas having more buildings and paved surfaces, resulting in less vegetation and higher heat absorption. This creates a ‘heat island effect’ with hotter temperatures. Additionally, fewer green spaces limit …
Navakiranam Project: Voluntary Relocation Project The Kerala Forest Department’s Navakiranam Project, is one of the prime projects of the State Government under the Rebuild Kerala Initiative. Launched on November 14, 2019, Navakiranam empowers voluntary relocation of non-tribal families residing within forests. The project addresses key challenges such as human-wildlife conflict, natural disasters, limited access to …
Citizen Charter 2013
To scientifically manage the forests adopting an ecosystem approach such that the ecosystem goods and services from the forests flow to society both now and in the future. To conserve the wildlife within and outside forests To improve the water regime of forest catchments so that forest provides optimum water resources to the community. To …
Kerala, snuggled along India’s scenic Arabian Coast, unfolds as a medley of biodiversity, adorned with a nearly 600 km-long Arabian Sea shoreline and the verdant expanse of the Western Ghats. This southwestern state is renowned for its coconut tree-lined beaches and silver lace-like backwaters. Covering close to 29 % of its landmass in dense forests, …
Kerala is celebrated for its high literacy rate. The state’s commitment to education is reflected in the continuous improvement in literacy rates across all districts. Notably, Kerala’s sex ratio is 1084 females to 1000 males, higher than the national average. This portrays a positive trend, indicating a healthier demographic outlook. The Total Fertility Rate, as …
Kerala, located on the windward side of the Western Ghats, receives an average annual rainfall of about 3000 mm, with higher altitudes like Wayanad and Idukki witnessing up to 5000 mm during monsoons. The state experiences varied temperatures: 23°C at elevations below 700 m, 16–23°C at 700–1400 m, and around 13.5–16°C above 1400 m, where …
Government of Kerala
