Revised Blueprint for Green India Mission Aims to Restore 25 Million Hectares of Degraded Land by 2030
India has released a revised blueprint for the Green India Mission (GIM), setting an ambitious target to restore 25 million hectares of degraded forest and non-forest land by 2030. This initiative is crucial for India's climate pledge to create an additional carbon sink of up to 3.39 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The new strategy shifts focus from mere canopy cover to biodiversity-rich landscapes, emphasizing native species over monocultures. However, challenges remain, including inconsistent funding utilization from the CAMPA fund and the need for better community participation and ecological design to ensure long-term sustainability.
Key Points
- The Green India Mission aims to restore 25 million hectares of land to meet India's international carbon sink commitments.
- The revised plan prioritizes biodiversity-sensitive plantations and the restoration of diverse landscapes like the Aravalli Hills and Western Ghats.
- Financing remains a hurdle, with the CAMPA fund holding ₹95,000 crore, yet utilization by states like Delhi remains low.
- Successful restoration requires empowering local communities and integrating Joint Forest Management Committees into planning.
Exam Facts
- India's climate pledge aims for an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3.39 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
- The CAMPA fund currently holds approximately ₹95,000 crore.
- The Forest Rights Act (2006) provides the legal framework for community forest management and protection.
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