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Context
The Government of India approved the Aastha Forest Conservation Scheme in July 2026 to strengthen the conservation of Sacred Groves (Aastha Vans)—small forest patches protected for centuries by local communities and tribal groups due to their religious, cultural, and spiritual significance. The scheme aims to integrate traditional conservation practices with modern scientific management.
Background
Sacred groves are among the oldest community-based conservation systems in India. They have traditionally protected rich biodiversity, water sources, and rare plant and animal species through customary beliefs and local traditions. The scheme has been formulated in line with the Supreme Court's December 2024 directions for the protection of sacred groves and will be implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
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Aastha Forest Conservation Scheme launched in July 2026 to protect India's sacred groves through ₹3,000 crore investment, combining traditional knowledge with modern scientific management techniques.
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