Aravali Green Wall Project Launched, What Is Aravali Green Wall Project?

 Recently, on the occasion of International Day of Forests celebrated in Tikli village of Haryana, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav has launched the Aravali Green Wall Project in the four states of Aravalli mountain range, the main objective of which is to protect the Aravalli hill range. The surrounding 5-kilometer area is to be made green.

What is Aravalli Green Wall Project?

The Aravali Green Wall Project is a Central Government initiative whose main objective is to afforest an area of 5 km around the Aravalli hill range in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi.

This project is done by the efforts of the Ministry of Environment of the Central Government, which is working to create green routes across the country to tackle land degradation and desertification and give a gift to the environment.

• The project will include the plantation of local species of trees and small plants on marudhar, shrubland, and degraded forest land.
• In addition, the project will also attempt to revive and revitalize groundwater structures, such as wells, lakes, and rivers, as well as focus on agro-forestry and pasture development to improve the livelihoods of local communities.
• The project will have several key works, such as improving the ecological health of the Aravalli range, creating a green barrier to prevent soil degradation, desertification, and dust storms, and fulfilling India’s commitments under international agreements like UNCCD, CBD, and UNFCC. Contribute to