Desertification and Land Degradation
Desertification refers to the land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid regions resulting from climatic variations and unsustainable human activities. Land degradation is a broader process involving the loss of soil fertility, vegetation cover, and ecosystem productivity, affecting both dry and humid regions. India faces a severe dual challenge: climate-induced arid expansion and human-induced resource depletion, making this one of the most pressing environmental issues linked to agriculture, livelihoods, and climate resilience.
Extent and Magnitude in India
- As per ISRO’s Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas (2021), about 97.85 million hectares (29.7% of India’s total area) are affected by land ....
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