NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report

Santhosh Kumar 16/02/2024
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NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report mind map Recent News Launch Date 12 Feb 2024 When Launched on 12 Feb 2024 Why Promotion of agroforestry Reducing import of wood Carbon sequestration Addressing sub-optimal land use What GROW Report Greening India's Wastelands Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry State-wise analysis District-wise analysis Agroforestry Portal Bhuvan platform Universal access State-level data District-level data Agroforestry Suitability Index National-level prioritization Utilizes remote sensing Uses GIS technology Where Across all districts in India Who Prof Ramesh Chand Member, NITI Aayog Panelists Dr SK Chaudhari Dr A Arunachalam Director, ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute Dr R Ravi Babu GM, FSDD, NABARD Dr Ravi Prabhu Director Innovation, CIFOR-ICRAF Dr Rajiv Kumar Group Head, RSA, NRSC, Hyderabad How Multi-institutional effort Remote sensing GIS technology Developed ASI Government departments support Industry support Significance Environmental benefits Restores degraded land Creates carbon sinks Economic benefits Enhances productivity Boosts profitability Sustainable land use Social benefits Addresses food security Provides employment Enhances energy availability Challenges Transformation of wasteland Requires 16.96% of TGA transformation Resource balancing Tackling increased urban build-up Addressing land degradation Way Forward Aligns with global commitments Paris Agreement Bonn Challenge UN Sustainable Development Goals United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification Doubling Farmers Income Green India Mission National Agroforestry Policy 2014 Aims to integrate trees, crops, livestock

NITI Aayog has launched the “Greening India’s Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW)” report and portal on February 12, 2024, marking a significant step in India’s agroforestry initiatives. This multi-institutional effort, led by NITI Aayog, employs remote sensing and GIS technology to develop an Agroforestry Suitability Index (ASI) for all Indian districts. The GROW report offers detailed state-wise and district-wise analysis, aiding in greening and restoration projects. The portal, hosted on Bhuvan, provides universal access to this data. The initiative aims to enhance land productivity, combat climate change through carbon sequestration, and optimize land use, particularly transforming wastelands. It aligns with various global commitments and India’s National Agroforestry Policy 2014, focusing on integrating trees, crops, and livestock to address multiple challenges, including food security, employment, and environmental sustainability.

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