India's forest cover increased from 2013 to 2015
India's forest cover increased by 3,775 square km from 2013 to 2015, according to SocialCops' analysis of data from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Mizoram had the minimum loss of forest cover (306 square km) during the period, while Tamil Nadu had the maximum increase (2,501 square km). Overall, 21% of India's land is covered by forests. 