The Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal was launched by NITI Aayog recently.
Using thematic datasets, an Agroforestry Suitability Index (ASI) was developed for national-level prioritization.
The report provides state-wise and district-wise analysis, supporting government departments and industries for greening and restoration projects.
The "Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW)-Suitability Mapping" portal allows universal access to state and district-level data.
The GROW initiative aligns with national commitments like
Aiming to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 and
Create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.