Government Advances Aravalli Green Wall Project Amid Ecological Degradation Concerns

A recent report released by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlights severe ecological degradation in the Aravalli range due to deforestation, illegal mining, urbanisation, and land-use changes. Studies in southern Haryana's Aravalli belt reveal shrinking forests, fragmented habitats, and loss of water bodies affecting biodiversity, including leopards and bird species. The government is advancing the Aravalli Green Wall project, emphasizing large-scale, data-driven, and community-led restoration efforts to combat desertification and restore ecological stability across the region.