The Government of India has launched a major ecological restoration effort aimed at bringing large areas of the Aravalli landscape back to life, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced at a national conference dedicated to restoring the region’s ecology. This initiative, known as the Aravalli Green Wall Project, forms part of India’s commitment under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification to reclaim millions of hectares of degraded land by 2030.

Over the past two to three years, thousands of hectares in the Aravalli region spanning Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan have already been identified for rehabilitation with active greening work underway. The project emphasizes landscape‑level restoration, community involvement, and data‑driven planning to counter decades of degradation caused by urban expansion, mining and deforestation.

The Aravallis are among India’s oldest mountain ranges and play a crucial role in regulating the local climate, groundwater recharge and biodiversity conservation. Reforestation efforts include planting native species, protecting wildlife habitats and improving soil health to build resilience against desertification and extreme weather events.

Officials say the project’s long‑term success depends on coordinated action between government, civil society and local communities, as well as ongoing monitoring to ensure ecological sustainability. Strengthening natural ecosystems like the Aravallis is seen as vital to India’s broader environmental goals, which include bolstering biodiversity, reducing air pollution and tackling climate change.