Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh have developed GIS and IT infrastructure to manage their forests. Both states have web-based MIS systems and mobile applications for tasks like plantation monitoring. Maharashtra has 32 web applications for functions like nursery management and court case tracking, while Madhya Pradesh has 28 applications including for forest offenses and working plans. Both states also offer GIS-based mapping of plantations, nurseries, and regeneration surveys. Overall, Maharashtra has more web applications and mobile apps for public participation, while Madhya Pradesh utilizes GIS tools more for data collection and map corrections.