Which is the Greenest State of India?

The correct answer is Mizoram . Key Points The northeast is considered the greenest region of India. Important Points - Mizoram : According to the Forest Survey of India 2020 , the state of Mizoram has more than 90% of its area covered under forests . As the name signifies, Mizoram is the ' land of Mizos ' and is a landlocked northeastern state. Until 1972, it was a part of Assam and later carved out as a Union Territory . The 53rd amendment of the Indian Constitution allowed for the creation of the State of Mizoram on 20 February 1987, as India's 23rd state with Aizawl as its capital. It shares its boundaries with Myanmar, Bangladesh, Manipur, Assam, and Tripura . It is the second least populated state of the country and 95% of Mizoram's population descends from a diverse tribal origin. Additional Information Arunachal Pradesh The name of the state literally means ' land of dawn-lit mountains ' and has its capital as Itanagar . It shares its boundaries with Assam, Nagaland, Bhutan, Myanmar, and China (disputed border at the McMohan Line) . It is the largest state in terms of area among the Seven Sister States of the Northeast. The different communities like Monpa people, Tani people, Tai people, and Naga people dwell in the state After Mizoram, it is the second-most greenest state of India with around 80% of its area covered under forests . Sikkim It is the least populated and the second smallest Indian state . It shares its boundaries with Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and West Bengal . It is situated in the ecological hotspot of the lower Himalayas and is rich in flora and fauna, and its largest city Gangtok is the capital of the state. ​ Assam ​The Assam state is bordered by Bhutan, Bangladesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Bengal . The state is rich in orchid species , known for its tea plantation and silk . Dispur is the capital of the state.