Draft:Aravali Green Wall Project

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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

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Background

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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

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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

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Benefits

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Aravali Green Wall Project". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  4. ^ "vikaspedia Domains". vikaspedia.in. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Aravali Green Wall Project". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  7. ^ "Aravalli Green Wall Project - ClearIAS". 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Shri Bhupender Yadav launches Aravalli Green Wall Project". currentaffairs.adda247.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.

Category:Environmental conservation Category:Climate change initiatives Category:Forestry in India Category:Desert greening projects