Mentors Comment: It has been in news since 2016 and new draft has been released this year. Its an important question for Mains- 2018. The question requires you to discuss the significance, consequences, shortcomings etc of draft national forest policy. In the introduction write 2-3 lines why there was a need for new forest policy … Continue reading The draft forest policy, 2018 has been released recently. But, it has attracted more criticism than compliments. Critically analyse the various contentions leveled against the policy. (250 W/ 15 M)