India Reclaims 21.76 Million Hectares of Degraded Land Under Global Bonn Challenge
India has restored 21.76 million hectares of degraded terrain, fulfilling 84% of its 26-million-hectare commitment ahead of the 2030 deadline.
New Delhi: Advancing towards its pledge to rehabilitate 26 million hectares of barren land, India has restored 21.76 million hectares, generating 1.22 billion person-days of rural employment.
The Aravalli Green Wall and mass afforestation campaigns planted over 266 crore saplings, accelerating soil replenishment.
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Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.
I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.