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- The Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal is launched by NITI Aayog which aims to address land degradation and promote agroforestry.
GROW Report:
- India has approximately 55.76 million hectares of wastelands, about 16.96% of the country’s total geographical area.
- Agroforestry Potential: Advocates for transforming wastelands through agroforestry, which currently spans 8.65% of India’s area.
- Aims at restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 and increasing carbon sequestration.
- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana are top states for agroforestry potential.
- Highlights the importance of the National Agroforestry Policy (2014) and its role in meeting global environmental commitments.
GROW Portal Features:
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