International Forests Day 2025: Key Highlights and Initiatives
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Forests Day held on 21st March, 2025 at Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), Jaipur |
| Key Programs | - Forest Training and Management Institute foundation laid in Jaipur. <br> - Eco-tourism introduced in Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary and electric golf carts in Keoladeo National Park and Nahargarh Biological Park. <br> - Soil Health Card and CRESEP logo unveiled. <br> - DG-Forest App launched for transparency. <br> - Kits distributed to Vanmitras; women forest personnel honoured. |
| International Forest Day | - Originated as "World Forestry Day" in 1971 by FAO. <br> - Formally recognised by UN General Assembly in 2012. <br> - Theme for 2025: "Forests and Food". |
| Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary | - Located in Aravalli hills, 20 km from Jaipur. <br> - Named after Nahargarh Fort built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. <br> - Covers 720 hectares. <br> - Home to Nahargarh Biological Park known for lion safaris. |
| Flora & Fauna (Nahargarh) | - Flora: Dry deciduous forests, scrublands, grasslands. <br> - Fauna: Leopards, wild boars, deer, lions, tigers, sloth bears, peacocks, owls, eagles, Indian rock pythons, monitor lizards, frogs, toads. |
| Keoladeo National Park | - Wetland and bird sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. <br> - UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Site (1981). <br> - Currently in Montreux Record. <br> - Home to 365+ bird species, including Siberian crane. <br> - Rivers: Gambhir and Banganga. |