Land Degradation & Desertification An Insight on Sustainable Land Management - By Chandrakant Singh

Government of India has recognized land degradation as an critical issue today, threateningnot only the productivity of land but also water quality, human health and the fundamentals of ecosystems on which all life depend.

According to the Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas published by the Environment Ministry in 2021, at least 30% of India’s total geographical area is under the category of “degraded land”.

Land degradation is instrumental in major global issues, particularly climate change and biodiversity.

It has been estimated that globally around 24 billion tons of fertile soil and 27,000 bio-species are lost each year. While land degradation is acutely felt ....