As of 2010, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates India 's forest cover to be about 68 million hectares, or 22 % of the country 's area and by 2015 FAO Global assessment observers the forest cover increasing to 70.68 million hectares occupying 23.8 % of the total land area of the country. The 2013 Forest Survey of India states its forest cover increased to 69.8 million hectares by 2012, per satellite measurements; this represents an increase of 5,871 square kilometers of forest cover in 2 years. However, the gains were primarily in northern, central and southern Indian states, while northeastern states witnessed a net loss in forest cover over 2010 to 2012.
how much area is covered by forest in india
70.68 million hectares occupying 23.8 % of the total land area