The Rise of Vanrajyas

For thousands of years, India has been celebrated as a land of rich culture, ancient wisdom, and extraordinary human progress. We built great cities, irrigated kingdoms, scientific institutions, and technological marvels. We created states based on language, administration, resources, and human needs—each designed to uplift society and bring development closer to the people. But in this long journey of nation-building, one truth remained silent, overlooked, and forgotten: India never created states for forests. We protected people, but not the wilderness that protects us. We recognised human needs, but not the needs of the millions of species that keep this planet alive. We built human-centric borders, but not nature-centric sanctuaries large enough to revive the Earth. At a time when the world is witnessing rapid climate change, species extinction, disappearing rivers, and uncontrolled deforestation, the idea of ??–?????? (Vanrajyas) — India's 20 Forest States — is not just visionary, it is essential. These states are imagined not for humans to rule, but for nature to breathe, heal, and flourish. Each Vanrajya is designed to preserve an ecosystem, protect tribal guardians, restore wildlife corridors, and give India the ability to become the planet's greatest biodiversity powerhouse by 2055. This book presents a bold and transformative blueprint: A future where every tiger corridor is continuous, rivers are protected by natural forest walls, and millions of trees create a living shield around India. A future where tribal communities become the official guardians of forest kingdoms. A future where global wildlife—birds, primates, amphibians, and rare species—are ethically introduced to enrich India's ecological harmony. A future where India is recognised not only as the world's largest democracy, but also as the world's largest biodiverse nation. If we can create states for humans, we can create states for forests. If we can protect languages, we can protect ecosystems. If we can build industries, we can rebuild jungles. This book is an invitation — to dream, to act, and to transform. May the rise of India's Vanrajyas become the rise of a greener planet.