CAG Flags 98% Shortfall in Green India Mission

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The Comptroller and Auditor General has identified a staggering 98% shortfall in the Green India Mission's forest cover targets over a decade. The audit revealed significant lapses in planning and financial oversight, hindering the program's effectiveness. Crucial vulnerable areas were overlooked during afforestation efforts. These shortcomings severely undermine the mission's objectives to combat climate change and increase forest cover across the nation.