The Economic Survey 2010 – 2011 has suggested the creation of a National Forest Land Bank to
settle disputes between agitating farmers and POSCO in Orissa
resolve differences between nodal ministries like Coal and Power and the Ministry of Environment
meet the UP farmers demand for higher compensation
provide relief to the farmers of Vidarbha in Maharashtra
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2011
The Economic Survey highlighted the delays and conflicts arising from obtaining forest clearances for infrastructure and industrial projects. The proposal for a National Forest Land Bank aimed to create a pool of readily available non-forest land across different agro-ecological zones. This land could then be used for compensatory afforestation, a mandatory requirement when forest land is diverted for non-forest purposes. By having land readily available, the process of granting forest clearances could be streamlined, addressing the bottlenecks faced by development ministries and industries, thereby resolving conflicts with the Environment Ministry.