Aravalli Green Wall Project Launched

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About Aravalli Green Wall Project:

The Aravalli Green Wall Project is part of the Union Environment Ministry's vision to create green corridors across the country to combat land degradation and desertification. The project covers states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi - where the Aravalli hills landscape span over 6 million hectares of land. The project will involve planting native species of trees and shrubs on scrubland, wasteland and degraded forest land, along with rejuvenating and restoring surface water bodies such as ponds, lakes and streams. The project will also focus on agroforestry and pasture development to enhance the livelihoods of local communities.

1. It was launched on International Day of Forests at Tikli Village in Haryana.

2. The project was launched with the objectives of increasing the green cover and biodiversity of the Aravalli through afforestation, reforestation and restoration of water bodies, improve the soil fertility, water availability and climate resilience of the region. 

3. The project will benefit the local communities by providing them with employment opportunities, income generation and ecosystem services. 

4. It is to be noted that government is committed to achieve the national goal of creating an additional 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon sink by 2030.

5. In the initial phase, 75 water bodies will be rejuvenated under the project, starting with five waterbodies each in every district of Aravalli landscape on March 25th. The project will also include large-scale plantation drives and conservation of water resources in the Aravalli region. The project will cover degraded land in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Bhiwani, Mahendergarh and in Rewari districts of Haryana. Voluntary organization, Society for Geoinformatics and Sustainable Development and NGO, IMGurgaon are being engaged to mobilize people for Shramdaan for revival of water bodies at Bandhwadi and Ghata Bundh respectively.

The Aravalli Green Wall Project has the following objectives:

  1. Improving the ecological health of the Aravalli range
  2. To prevent eastward expansion of Thar Desert and to reduce land degradation by creating green barriers that will prevent soil erosion, desertification and dust storms
  3. This green wall will help in carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Aravalli range by planting native tree species in the Aravalli region, providing habitat for wildlife, improving water quality and quantity.
  4. Promote sustainable development and livelihood opportunities by involving local communities in afforestation, agro-forestry and water conservation activities that will generate income, employment, food security and social benefits.
  5. The project will be executed by various stakeholders such as central and state governments, forest departments, research institutes, civil society organisations, private sector entities and local communities. Adequate funding, technical skills, policy coordination and public awareness will be called upon to ensure the success of the project.
  6. Contribute to India's commitments under various international conventions such as UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification), CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) and UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change).
  7. Enhancing India's image as a global leader in environmental protection and green development.

Great Green Wall Initiative:

1. It was Launched in 2007 by the African Union.
2. Project aims to restore the continent’s degraded landscapes and transform millions of lives in the Sahel. 
3. This project is implemented across 22 African countries.
4. Its aime is to to restore 100 million hectares of currently degraded land; sequester 250 million tons of carbon and create 10 million green jobs by 2030.

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