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3.4 Million Hectares of Degraded Land Restored in 12 Years
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🗓 21 Jun 2026, 08:31 AM
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Nearly 3.4 million hectares of degraded land have been restored across India in the past 12 years, significantly boosting farm productivity and creating better livelihood opportunities.
The Ministry of Rural Development has reported a significant achievement in land restoration, with approximately 3.4 million hectares of degraded land brought back to use nationwide over the past twelve years. This extensive restoration effort has directly contributed to enhancing agricultural productivity across various regions.
According to Nitin Khade, Joint Secretary in the Department of Land Resources, the successful reclamation of this land has also opened up improved livelihood opportunities for many. The initiative underscores the government's focus on sustainable land management and its positive impact on rural economies.
The restoration program, spanning over a decade, highlights a successful strategy in combating land degradation and improving the agricultural landscape of the country.
According to Nitin Khade, Joint Secretary in the Department of Land Resources, the successful reclamation of this land has also opened up improved livelihood opportunities for many. The initiative underscores the government's focus on sustainable land management and its positive impact on rural economies.
The restoration program, spanning over a decade, highlights a successful strategy in combating land degradation and improving the agricultural landscape of the country.