Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration

Context: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change introduced a Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration on the International Day for Biodiversity.

• Exhorted all stakeholders to adopt a ‘Whole of Government’ and ‘Whole of Society’ approach in the restoration of the Aravallis.

What are the 5 Pillars of Aravalli Landscape Restoration

• Ecological Restoration: Assisted natural regeneration, native species plantation, soil and moisture conservation.
• Community Participation: Involving local communities, especially women and youth, in planning and implementation.
• Policy and Governance: Strengthening regulatory frameworks, convergence of schemes, and effective monitoring.
• Sustainable Livelihoods: Promoting eco-tourism, agroforestry, and non-timber forest produce (NTFP)-based enterprises.
• Research and Innovation: Using GIS-based mapping, remote sensing, and restoration ecology practices for informed action.

🏔️ About Aravallis

• The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, predating even the formation of the Himalayas.
• Geographical Spread: It is located in north-western India, stretching approximately 692 km in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

• Role: The Aravallis play a critical role in India’s monsoon system and help in regulating temperature in the surrounding regions.
  • The range acts as a natural barrier, preventing the Thar Desert from encroaching into the fertile agricultural lands of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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