Land Degradation

Degraded Land in India: Around 97.85 million hectares (29.7%) of India’s total geographical area (TGA) of 328.72 mha underwent land degradation during 2018-19.

Desertification: Some 83.69 mha underwent desertification in 2018-19. This was greater than the 81.48 mha in 2003-2005 and 82.64 mha in 2011-13 that underwent desertification.

State-wise Data: Around 23.79% of the area undergoing desertification / land degradation with respect to TGA of the country were contributed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.

Schemes & Programs

Integrated Watershed Management Programme: It aims to restore ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural ....

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