Green Aravali Development Project
**Objective:** Restore and conserve the Aravali hill range ecosystem through afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. **Budget:** ₹250 crore. **Key Features:** - Large-scale afforestation and ecological restoration of the Aravali range - Part of Rajasthan's first-ever Green Budget theme (GREEN = Gati, Rural development, Entrepreneurship, Energy, New dimensions) - Complemented by ₹100 crore Rajasthan Green Challenge Fund - Development of Green Credit Mechanism and tradable credits (similar to carbon credits) - 10 crore tree plantation target under Mission Hariyalo-Rajasthan - Focus on preventing illegal mining and encroachments in Aravali region **Beneficiaries:** Communities living along the Aravali range, biodiversity, and the broader ecosystem of Rajasthan. **Implementing Agency:** Rajasthan Department of Forest and Environment. **Announced:** Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 (February 19, 2025).
- Green Aravali Development Project with ₹250 crore budget for afforestation and ecological restoration of the Aravali hill range
- Part of Rajasthan's first-ever Green Budget theme: GREEN (Gati, Rural development, Entrepreneurship, Energy, New dimensions)
- Complemented by ₹100 crore Rajasthan Green Challenge Fund and development of Green Credit Mechanism with tradable credits
- 10 crore tree plantation target under Mission Hariyalo-Rajasthan; focus on preventing illegal mining and encroachments in Aravali
- Beneficiaries: Communities along the Aravali range, biodiversity conservation, and broader ecosystem of Rajasthan
- Announced in Rajasthan Budget 2025-26; implemented by Rajasthan Department of Forest and Environment
What is the Green Aravali Development Project?
Announced in Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 on 19 February 2025, the project aims to restore and conserve the Aravali hill range ecosystem through afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.
What is the budget for the Green Aravali Development Project?
The project has a budget of ₹250 crore, complemented by a ₹100 crore Rajasthan Green Challenge Fund, supporting afforestation and ecological restoration across the Aravali range.
What does GREEN stand for in the Rajasthan Green Budget?
GREEN stands for Gati, Rural development, Entrepreneurship, Energy, and New dimensions. The Green Aravali Development Project is part of Rajasthan's first-ever Green Budget theme.
What is Mission Haryana-Rajasthan's plantation target?
Mission Hariyalo-Rajasthan targets 10 crore tree plantations, contributing to the Green Aravali Development Project's goal of large-scale afforestation and ecosystem restoration.
How does the project tackle illegal activities in Aravali?
The project focuses on preventing illegal mining and encroachments in the Aravali region. It is implemented by the Rajasthan Department of Forest and Environment.
What is the Green Credit Mechanism under this project?
The project develops a Green Credit Mechanism with tradable credits similar to carbon credits, incentivizing private and community participation in Aravali ecosystem restoration.
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