Green Credit Programme Gains Momentum: 4,258 Hectares Under Active Eco-Restoration as 17 Entities Commit to Environmental Rehabilitation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has confirmed significant progress in the Green Credit Programme, with eco-restoration initiatives now actively underway across 4,258 hectares of land. This development, formally disclosed to the Lok Sabha, represents a substantial commitment to environmental rehabilitation through market-based mechanisms. Seventeen distinct entities have engaged with the programme, demonstrating growing private and institutional participation in India's ecological restoration efforts. The Green Credit Programme, designed to incentivize environmental actions beyond regulatory compliance, appears to be gaining operational traction. The scale of current restoration efforts suggests a strategic approach to addressing land degradation while creating tradable environmental assets. This development warrants monitoring as it may establish precedents for public-private partnerships in ecological conservation and could influence broader climate adaptation strategies. The programme's progress indicates potential for scaling similar initiatives across diverse ecosystems, though long-term ecological outcomes and verification mechanisms will require continued assessment.