Which of the following state government and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the “trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” programme in October 2022?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points The Assam govt and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Oct 2022 launched the “trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” programme. It aims to bring farmers, companies, and private institutions together to expand the tree coverage outside of traditional forests in the State. Assam is one of seven States where the US will allocate up to $25 million under the TOFI programme. Additional Information Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its wildlife, archeological sites and tea plantations. In the west, Guwahati, Assam’s largest city, features silk bazaars and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple. Umananda Temple sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra river. The state capital, Dispur, is a suburb of Guwahati. The ancient pilgrimage site of Hajo and Madan Kamdev, the ruins of a temple complex, lie nearby. Assam: Capital: Dispur Chief minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma Population: 3.09 crores (2012) Language: Assamese language