India successfully brought 21.76 million hectares of degraded and deforested land under active restoration. This remarkable achievement accounts for nearly 84% of the country’s pledge to reclaim 26 million hectares by 2030 under the global Bonn Challenges.
The works are carried out throughout the national territory and include the restoration of forests, rivers watersheds, grasslands, mangroves, wetlands and agricultural lands. Particular attention is paid to tree planting agroforestry, develoment, grassland protection and coastal ecosystem restoration, which is important for both nature and rural dwellers.
Among the achievements is also the treatment of more than 27 million hectares within the framework of the watershed management facilities with georeferencing. Under the “Green India” programme, re -vegetation and forest restoration work has been carried out on an area of approximately 172.000 hectares.
In addition with the support of the National Reforestation Compensation Fund Management and Planning IIn addition Authority (CAMPA), some 220. 000 hectares have been reforested in the last five years.
Talangana state has taken the lead in maximum area restored, closely followed by Andhra Pradesh ,Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.
These vast restoration efforts have generated approximately 1.2 billion person - days of employment, significantly boosting rural livelihoods and climate resilience.
India relies on a blend of policy initiatives, scientific interventions, and community - led participation to combat desertification.
Methods Used for Reclamation:
• Agroforestry and Silviculture: Integrating trees and shrubs into farming systems to improve soil fertility and prevent erosion.
• Aravalli Green Wall Initiative: A massive ongoing project designed to restore degraded land and establish a natural barrier against the eastward expansion of the That Desert.
• Mangrove Restoration: Programs like MISHTI are actively rehabilitating coastal ecosystems to prevent erosion and increase resilience against severe weather.
• Digital Monitoring: Advanced spatial platforms like Bhuwan, Vedas, and Yuktdhara are used to plan and scientifically track restoration progress.
These measures are of great importance for the future food and environmental security of the country. Experts note that these initiatives are particularly relevant for India’s arid region, as they directly impact the yield of agricultural crops, including fodder, water availability and the income level of the population.
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