Prime Minister Modi Launches the "Aravalli Green Wall" Project

Key Highlights of the Project

The project aims to create a 1,400 km long and 5 km wide green belt along the Aravalli range, spanning Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

Key focus areas include large-scale afforestation, reforestation, and water body rejuvenation across 29 districts.

Native species will be planted, invasive species such as Prosopis juliflora will be removed, and 75 water bodies will be restored.

The initiative will use geotagging and the Meri LiFE portal to monitor plantation activities, with special emphasis on urban and semi-urban areas.

The target is to restore 1.1 million hectares by 2027, starting with 24,990 hectares in Haryana.

Goals and Impact

Combating desertification and halting the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert.

Improving water systems, mitigating dust storms, and enhancing biodiversity.

Generating employment, supporting ecotourism, and increasing climate resilience while reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

Aligns with India’s commitments to global environmental conventions such as UNCCD, CBD, and UNFCCC.

Community Involvement

Prime Minister Modi urged citizens, especially youth, to join the campaign and help expand India’s green cover under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.

Significance

The "Aravalli Green Wall" project is seen as a crucial step toward reviving one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges, protecting vital ecosystems, and securing the region’s ecological future.