Recently, A national-level workshop on the revival of the Aravalli mountains was inaugurated in Udaipur, Rajasthan on the eve of International Day for Biodiversity.
- The workshop outlined a detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration.
Key Highlights of the Action Plan
- Action Plan for Restoration : The released Action Plan follows a science-based, community-led, and policy-supported roadmap built around five pillars:
- Ecological Restoration – Natural regeneration, native species plantation, soil & moisture conservation.
International Day for Biodiversity 2025
- It is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the significance of biodiversity.
- Established by: The United Nations to promote conservation and sustainable use of biological resources.
- This day was originally celebrated on December 29 but later shifted to 22 May in 2000 to mark the signing of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1992.
- Theme 2025: Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.
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- Community Participation – Engaging local communities, women, and youth in conservation efforts.
- Policy and Governance – Strengthening regulatory frameworks and scheme integration.
- Sustainable Livelihoods – Boosting eco-tourism, agroforestry, and non-timber forest enterprises.
- Research and Innovation – Leveraging GIS mapping, remote sensing, and ecological restoration techniques.

About Aravalli Landscape
- The Aravalli Range is located in North-Western India.
- It stretches for about 670 km in a south-west direction.
- The range starts near Delhi, runs through southern Haryana and Rajasthan, and ends near Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
- Aravalli Green Wall Project
- A large-scale ecological restoration program to revive the Aravalli Range.
- Focuses on afforestation, biodiversity conservation, water restoration, and climate resilience.
- Covers Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to combat desertification and deforestation.
- Includes initiatives like removal of invasive species, eco-tourism development, and water conservation.
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- The highest peak in the Aravalli Range is Guru Shikhar in Mount Abu.
- Geological Significance
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- The Aravalli Range is considered among the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
- It was formed during the Proterozoic Era, highlighting its ancient geological history.
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