Synopsis
Haryana is taking significant steps to boost greenery in the Aravalli Range through the Aravalli Green Wall Project and related initiatives aimed at biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and sustainable resource management.Key Takeaways
- Afforestation efforts in the Aravalli Range.
- Launch of Aravalli Green Wall Project.
- Focus on biodiversity conservation.
- Creation of local green jobs.
- Initiatives to promote eco-tourism.
Chandigarh, Feb 5 (NationPress) Haryana's Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced on Wednesday that the state government is committed to enhancing greenery through afforestation efforts in the Aravalli, one of India's oldest mountain ranges extending from Delhi predominantly into Rajasthan.
Covering an area of over 1.15 million hectares, the Aravalli Range spans parts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana.
To improve the region's environmental balance, the initiative known as Mission LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' program, is a remarkable step forward, he stated.
In alignment with this goal, Haryana has drafted a plan for the Aravalli Green Wall Project, influenced by similar initiatives in Saudi Arabia, aimed at boosting the area's greenery. The project will be officially launched by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on February 6.
Rao Narbir Singh emphasized that, despite being a desert nation, Saudi Arabia has effectively increased its greenery through the establishment of green belts.
Taking inspiration from this success, the Central government has assigned Haryana the task of developing the Aravalli Green Wall Project.
The minister mentioned that he recently traveled to Saudi Arabia to study the Green Wall Project firsthand.
He will soon begin a four-day study tour, starting on February 7, to explore the Gorewada Wildlife Safari in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the Vantara Project in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
The Aravalli Green Wall Project intends to enhance over 1.15 million hectares across four states: Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi, serving as a model for multi-state collaboration.
The project will prioritize afforestation with native forest species, focusing on biodiversity conservation, soil health improvement, and groundwater recharge.
The minister noted that alongside the Green Wall Project, the government is progressing with the Jungle Safari Project to boost eco-tourism in the mountain range.
Recently, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assigned the Forest and Wildlife Department with the implementation of the Jungle Safari Project instead of the Tourism Department.
This initiative is set to generate green job opportunities for the local community in the Aravalli region while promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management.
Additionally, Van Mitras have been appointed to raise awareness among youth about this initiative and enhance their livelihoods.
