CISF has initiated a green makeover of the Yamuna river in Delhi
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Why in news
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) initiated a river restoration project in Delhi to combat Yamuna riverbank erosion and improve habitat.
Background
The CISF planted 1,000 fruit-bearing and medicinal trees and 100,000 vetiver grass slips at Ganga Vihar, Delhi. The project is modeled after a successful reclamation project in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCISF: Central Industrial Security Force is a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs
- EnvironmentVetiver grass is commonly used in bio-engineering for soil conservation and erosion control
- PlaceGanga Vihar is located near Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of community-led and institutional interventions in the ecological restoration of riverine ecosystems in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- bio-engineering techniques
- institutional synergy
- habitat restoration
- soil conservation
Keywords: bio-engineering · ecological restoration · soil conservation · habitat improvement · riverine ecosystems
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