Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Causes behind increase in land degradation and desertification Synopsis: Problem of land degradation and desertification is increasing in India. A brief look at the findings of ISRO’s report on the issue and causes behind it. Contents1 Context2 What is land degradation?3 Findings of the report:4 Causes behind land degradation and… Continue reading Despite PM Modi’s assurance, land degradation, desertification increasing
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India to raise target for restoring degraded land: PM Modi
News:Indian Prime Minister has addressed the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD). Facts: Key highlights of PM’s speech: Prime Minister announced that between 2019 and 2030,India will raise target of restoring land with degraded status from 21 million hectares to 26 million by 2030. PM has also announced India’s… Continue reading India to raise target for restoring degraded land: PM Modi
