Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1988
The correct answer is 1988. - The National Forest Policy was released by the Government of India in 1988.
- The protection of forests would be the responsibility of the people.
- The Integrated Forest Protection Scheme (IFPS) was implemented during the tenth five-year plan and were continued during the eleventh five-year plan.
- During the 11th Five year plan, the Planning Commission renamed the National Forest Policy as Intensification of Forest Management.
- The following are the aim of the National Forest Policy (NFP):
- Maintenance of stability of environment with the help of restoration and preservation of ecological balance.
- National heritage conservation.
- Checking soil erosion and denudation in catchment areas of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
- To meet the needs of the nation, the production of the forest is increased.
- Encouraging best substitution of wood and efficient utilization of forest produce.
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