In a major push towards environmental sustainability, the state government has launched ‘Mission-32%’, an ambitious initiative aimed at increasing the state’s green cover to 32 per cent by 2030.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Forest Department has initiated extensive preparatory measures and strategic interventions to strengthen the ecological resilience of the state. A comprehensive strategy is being formulated to effectively implement various initiatives and achieve the targeted outcomes, he added.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Sanjay Sood said the initiative marks a significant step towards establishing Himachal as a model Green Himalayan State dedicated to environmental sustainability and climate action.
“At present, the state’s forest cover stands at 29.5 per cent, which is proposed to be enhanced to 32 per cent by 2030,” he said. For the financial year 2026-27, the Forest Department has set a plantation target of 8,000 hectares.
