Haryana Accelerates Aravalli Green Wall Project

The Haryana government is taking a bold step towards environmental preservation by putting the Aravalli Green Wall Project on fast track, marking a significant milestone in the state's ecological conservation efforts.

Environment and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced the state's commitment to the ambitious project, drawing inspiration from Saudi Arabia's successful green initiatives. The project, launched by the Union Environment Ministry, aims to create a massive 1,400-km-long and 5-km-wide buffer zone across Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Gujarat. 

The initiative covers an impressive 1.15 million hectares, with multiple strategic objectives:

• Extensive afforestation using indigenous tree species
• Biodiversity conservation 
• Soil health improvement
• Enhanced groundwater recharge
• Rejuvenation of 75 water bodies in the first phase 

Strategic Implementation and Impact 

Haryana will focus on transforming degraded lands in key districts including Gurugram, Faridabad, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, and Rewari. The project aligns perfectly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's environmental vision, particularly the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

Officials highlighted the project's multifaceted benefits, including:

• Improving soil moisture regime  
• Increasing drought resilience 
• Creating employment opportunities
• Generating income through ecosystem services 

Inspiration from Global Green Initiatives

Minister Rao Narbir Singh emphasized the project's inspiration from Saudi Arabia's remarkable landscape transformation. "We are learning from global best practices to turn our arid landscapes into vibrant green belts," he stated.

The Aravalli Green Wall Project represents a collaborative approach to environmental conservation, demonstrating how multi-state cooperation can address critical ecological challenges.