Published on 31 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh has become the first state to link forest ecosystems with Green GDP.
Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP) is a concept that subtracts environmental costs, like pollution and deforestation, from traditional GDP
The state introduced an innovative plan that connects the ecosystem services of its forests with the Green GDP.
Chhattisgarh has 44% of its land covered by forests.
The new approach assesses the benefits that forests provide, such as regulating the climate, enriching soil quality, purifying water, absorbing carbon dioxide among others.
To accurately estimate the economic value of forests, the scientists will assess the essential ecosystem services they provide. This includes:
Clean Air: Amount of CO2 absorbed by trees and converted into Oxygen will be quantified and its market value will be added to Green GDP.
Water Conservation: The water provided by forest through rivers, springs will be calculated for its economic impact.
Biodiversity: The contribution of forest fauna (animals, birds, insects) to maintain ecological balance and aiding farming.
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