MP Forest Encroachment: Over 6.37 Lakh Hectares Of Forest Land Occupied Across 50 Districts; Indore Division Tops With 2.28 Lakh Hectares
Over 6.37 lakh hectares of forest land across 50 Madhya Pradesh districts are under encroachment, according to forest department data. Indore division leads with 2.28 lakh hectares, followed by Gwalior and Bhopal divisions. Recent demolitions in Budhni have renewed attention on illegal occupation and forest conservation challenges statewide.
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- Madhya Pradesh
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- The Free Press Journal
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- rajan raikwar
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- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 6:26 am IST
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