Haryana's Initiatives for Wildlife Conservation: Aravalli Jungle Safari and Green Wall Project
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Haryana Environment, Forest, and Wildlife Minister emphasizes wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Day; Aravalli Jungle Safari and Green Wall Project in focus. |
| Execution of Safari Project | Initially led by Tourism Department, now assigned to Forest and Wildlife Department for rapid progress. |
| Study Visits | Minister visited Gorewada Wildlife Safari (Nagpur, Maharashtra) and Vantara Project (Jamnagar, Gujarat) to study best practices. |
| Aravalli Green Wall Project | Aims to restore 1.15 million hectares across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi. Key objectives: afforestation, biodiversity conservation, soil health restoration, groundwater recharge. |
| World Wildlife Day | Celebrated annually on March 3 since 2013, coinciding with CITES signing in 1973. Aligns with UN SDGs 1, 12, 14, and 15. Addresses biodiversity loss and unsustainable human activity. |

