CAMPA Approves New Conservation Projects

On 10th July 2026, the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) approved four new wildlife conservation projects and launched a major initiative for protecting India's sacred groves.

Key Highlights

  • Approved Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana (AVSY) with an initial corpus of ₹3,000 crore (2026–31) to conserve nearly 15,000 sacred groves.
  • Extended MISHTI till 2029 with an additional ₹500 crore, increasing the total outlay to ₹600 crore.
  • Approved wildlife conservation programmes for Gangetic Dolphin, Snow Leopard (Phase II), Indian Rhinoceros and Wild Water Buffalo.
  • Continued support for Sangai (Brow-antlered Deer) conservation in Manipur.
  • Approved a GIS Lab, Digital Annual Plan of Operations, and ....
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