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Aravali Green Wall Project[1] is an initiative launched by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India[1][1] to combat land Environmental degradation and desertification. It aims to create a 1,400km long and 5km wide green belt buffer around the Aravali Mountain range, covering states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi.[2][3][3][4][5][6][7][2][8][9][10]
Districts to be covered by Aravalli Green Wall[edit]
- Delhi: Most part of degraded patches in the Delhi Capital[2]
- Gujarat: Banaskantha, Mahesana and Sabarkantha[2]
- Haryana: Bhiwani, Faridabad, Gurugram, Mahendragarh and Rewari[2]
- Rajasthan: Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Pali, Rajasamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi and Udaipur[2][3]
Background[edit]
According to the Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), approximately 97.85 million hectares (29.7%) of India's total geographical area underwent land degradation during 2018-19. The Aravali has been identified as one of the key degraded zones to be taken up for greening under India's target to restore 26 million hectares of its land.[2][3]
Objectives[edit]
The objectives of the Aravali Green Wall Project include:
- Improving the ecological health of the Aravalli range
- Preventing eastward expansion of Thar Desert
- Reducing land degradation by creating green barriers
- Enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Promoting sustainable development and livelihood opportunities
- Contributing to India's commitments under international conventions such as UNCCD, CBD, and UNFCCC[2][3]
Implementation[edit]
Benefits[edit]
The Aravali Green Wall Project will:
- Increase green cover and biodiversity
- Improve soil fertility and water availability
- Enhance climate resilience
- Provide employment opportunities and income generation for local communities
- Protect NCR of Delhi from sand and dust storms and pollution[2][3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Shri Bhupender Yadav launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Aravali green wall to stand against expansion of Thar". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b c d e f "Aravali Green Wall Project". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "vikaspedia Domains". vikaspedia.in. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "How Africa's 'Green Wall' plan will help Haryana revive 35k hectares of Aravalis". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Aravali Green Wall Project". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Aravalli Green Wall Project - ClearIAS". 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture". thewire.in. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Recently, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project at a function organised to celebrate the International Day of Forests at Tikli Village in Haryana". vajiramias.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Shri Bhupender Yadav launches Aravalli Green Wall Project". currentaffairs.adda247.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
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