TNPSC Thervupettagam

GROW portal and report

April 4 , 2024 238 days 311 0
  • 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.

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