GROW Report, “Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry,” was launched by NITI Aayog.
About GROW Report:
- The “Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report” is a comprehensive assessment led by NITI Aayog, utilizing remote sensing and GIS technologies.
- It focuses on evaluating agroforestry suitability across all districts in India.
- Key features:
- Development of an Agroforestry Suitability Index (ASI) using thematic datasets,
- State-wise and district-wise analysis, and
- Provision of valuable data to government departments and industries for greening and restoration projects.
- The GROW initiative aligns with national commitments to restore degraded land and create an additional carbon sink.
About Portal:
- It is named “Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW)-Suitability Mapping” portal Bhuvan.
- It allows universal access to state and district-level data.
- Currently, agroforestry covers 8.65% of India’s total geographical area.
- It will aid in various government programs promoting agroforestry.
- It helps in sensitizing the role of extension in promoting agroforestry.
- It aligns with the National Agroforestry Policy of 2014 and various global commitments.
About National Agroforestry Policy:
- India made the National Agroforestry Policy in 2014 to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
- Agroforestry integrates trees, crops, and livestock, addressing various challenges.
- It aligns with global commitments like the Paris Agreement, Bonn Challenge, UN Sustainable Development Goals, etc.
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