Overview
The CAMPA has cleared four flagship wildlife‑conservation projects covering river dolphins, snow leopards, Indian rhinoceroses and wild water buffaloes. The decisions were taken at a meeting in Coimbatore on 10 July 2026. Alongside these, CAMPA extended its mangrove‑restoration scheme MISHTI for three more years with a revised outlay of ₹600 crore.
Key Developments (July 2026)
- Study and recovery action plan for river dolphins approved.
- Phase‑II of Project Snow Leopard – second cycle of population estimation – given the green light.
- Conservation and action plan for the Indian rhinoceros sanctioned.
- Pan‑India conservation approach for the wild water buffalo approved.
- Continued support for Manipur’s Brow‑antlered deer (Sangai).
- Extension of MISHTI till 2029 with a budget of ₹600 crore.
Important Facts about CAMPA and Compensatory Afforestation
- CAMPA operates under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
- Funds are collected as compensatory afforestation charges from developers, government agencies and other entities.
- Charges are non‑lapsable, interest‑bearing and shared between the National and State/UT funds in a 10:90 ratio.
- The National CAMPA fund resides in the Public Account of India; State/UT funds are in their respective Public Accounts.
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