Why in the News?
On June 5, World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the Aravalli Green Wall Project.
About the Aravallis:
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What is the Aravalli Green Wall Project?
- Project Goal: To build a green corridor from Delhi to Gujarat combating desertification and ecological degradation.
- States Involved: Includes Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, focusing on restoring degraded landscapes.
- Vegetation Strategy: Focus on removing Prosopis juliflora (invasive species) and planting native trees like:
- Khair (Indian Gum Arabic)
- Ronjh (White-barked Acacia)
- Dhau (Axlewood)
- Salai (Indian Frankincense)
- Pilkhan, Neem, Amaltas, Goolar, Peepal
- Buffer Zone Creation: A 6.45 million hectare buffer zone will be established around the Aravallis.
- Phase 1 Focus:
- Delhi: 3,010 ha in South Delhi
- Haryana: 25,000 ha in Gurugram, Faridabad, Mahendragarh
- Global Commitments supported:
- Paris Agreement: Target to create 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ sink
- Bonn Challenge: Restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030
[UPSC 2001] The approximate age of the Aravallis range is.
Options: (a) 370 million years (b) 470 million years (c) 570 million years* (d) 670 million years |
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