Knowledge Nugget UPSC: Delhi's ancient ridge being restored Explained
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign to restore the city's ecological 'green lung' through the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.
Background
The campaign aims to develop 6,300 hectares of the Green Ridge area into forest land over a four-year period. It involves planting 20.01 lakh trees, 37.07 lakh shrubs, and 92,960 bamboo saplings, with 670 hectares of the Central Ridge declared as 'reserved forest'.
Facts for Prelims
- Scheme'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is a central initiative for tree plantation and environmental conservation.
- FactThe Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign targets the development of 6,300 hectares of forest land.
- PlaceThe Central Ridge and Nanakpura Ridge are key ecological zones in Delhi acting as barriers against desertification.
- FactThe campaign includes the distribution of 12.04 lakh saplings to the public for citizen participation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological significance of urban forest corridors like the Delhi Ridge in mitigating the impacts of rapid urbanization and desertification.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological buffer: Mitigation of urban heat islands and desertification through dense forestation of the Ridge area.
- Community engagement: Leveraging the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative to foster public participation in urban biodiversity conservation.
- Land use conflict: Balancing the expansion of 'reserved forest' zones against the increasing demand for urban infrastructure and housing.
Keywords: Urban Forestry · Ecological Corridor · Desertification · Biodiversity Conservation · Green Lung
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