The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted with the primary objective of preventing deforestation and ensuring that forest land is not diverted for non-forest purposes without the prior approval of the Central Government. This was a significant step in environmental legislation in India.
The Government of India enacted the Forest Conservation Act in the year:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest conservation policies, acts, and rules (e.g., Forest Conservation Act, Indian Forest Act))
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