Rajasthan leads the country with the largest geographical area under mining leases, hence leading to largest diversion of forest land. But despite the ministry of environment & forest requesting the state for a geo-referenced forest map since 2011, the state still does not have an approved geo-reference map. The geo-referenced map was to be attached with all applications to ensure accurate delineation of the forest area proposed to be diverted for non-forest purpose. Read more via NYoooz
