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Afforestation targets achieved early by Rajasthan forest department

Source:The Hindu ↗

Why It Matters

Crucial for questions regarding Rajasthan's environmental policies, afforestation targets, and ecological management.

Summary

Rajasthan has achieved its plantation target ahead of schedule, showcasing significant progress in environmental conservation, forestry development, and afforestation drives within the state.

Key Points

  • Rajasthan has successfully achieved its state plantation targets ahead of schedule under ongoing environmental and forestry initiatives.
  • The achievement highlights the state's emphasis on expanding tree cover, ecological restoration, and combating desertification.
  • Such large-scale plantation drives contribute to climate change mitigation and enhance the ecological health of arid and semi-arid regions in Rajasthan.

Important Terms

Rajasthan Forest Department

The state agency responsible for implementing forestry programs, afforestation drives, wildlife conservation, and green cover expansion initiatives across Rajasthan.

UPSC context

RPSC Paper III (Environment & Ecology/Geography): Tests administrative frameworks for state forestry, conservation schemes, and ecological management.

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Hariyalo Rajasthan campaign

A mega state-level afforestation campaign aimed at significantly increasing Rajasthan's green cover and ecological balance through mass tree plantation drives.

UPSC context

RPSC Paper III & RAS Prelims (Current Affairs/Environment): Tests awareness of major government ecological schemes and climate mitigation targets.

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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam

A national environmental initiative urging individuals to plant saplings in honor of their mothers, successfully integrated into Rajasthan's large-scale plantation drives.

UPSC context

RPSC Prelims (Current Affairs): Evaluates knowledge of national campaigns implemented at the state level to promote public participation in environmental conservation.

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Static Concepts Connected

Rajasthan Geography and Ecology

What are the key institutional mechanisms and projects for desertification control and afforestation in Rajasthan?

  • Aravali Project: Aimed at creating a green wall along the Aravali range across multiple districts to check land degradation.
  • Hariyalo Rajasthan: Launched on Hariyali Teej (2024) aiming for 50 crore trees over five years to enhance green cover.
  • One District One Species: Promotes native species tailored to local agro-climatic conditions to ensure higher survival rates in arid tracts.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Afforestation vs Desertification Control

    Large-scale afforestation initiatives in western districts directly link desertification control with climate action under India's INDC targets.

  • E-Governance in Forestry Operations

    The Digi-One-Forest Stack app mirrors national governance models like PM Gati Shakti, merging digital public infrastructure with environmental monitoring.

Expect a multi-statement RPSC question on Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan (50 crore target, launched on Hariyali Teej) and Aravali Green Project.

Linked PYQs · 1

Linked PYQs · 1

  • 2016RPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    When was the first Forest Policy approved by the Government of Rajasthan?