The “trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” programme was launched by the ____________ to expand tree coverage outside the traditional forest areas in the northeastern state.

The Correct Answer is Both 1 and 3. Key Points The “ trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” program was jointly launched by the Assam Government and the USAID in Assam to expand tree coverage outside the traditional forest areas in the northeastern state. It aims to rope in private entities to promote and scale traditional practice of agroforestry in the state through the adoption of modern methods to integrate productivity and profitability with environmental initiatives. It will help boost the sale of carbon credits, promote job growth, increase incomes and help people overcome the economic impact of the pandemic. It is expected to enhance carbon sequestration, strengthen the climate resilience of agriculture and support India’s national goals, and international commitments and also provide the impetus for the “ Lifestyle for Environment ” movement.