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Gujarat Plants 2.3 Lakh Trees in Aravalli 'Green Wall' Project

The 'Green Wall of Aravalli' project has seen 2.30 lakh trees planted in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district over the last two years. State Minister Pravin Mali informed the assembly that the survival rate is very high and the Forest Department will maintain the trees for a decade. The initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to create a five-kilometer-wide green belt along the Aravalli range to combat desertification. Additionally, memorial forests of 562 trees are being created in each constituency to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary.

Key Points: Gujarat's Green Wall: 2.3 Lakh Trees Planted in Sabarkantha

  • 2.3 lakh trees planted in two years
  • Part of national Green Wall of Aravalli project
  • High survival rate for planted trees
  • Memorial forests for Sardar Patel's 150th anniversary
  • 14 lakh saplings planted via CAMPA scheme last year
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Gujarat: 2.3 lakh trees planted in Sabarkantha district under 'Green Wall of Aravalli' project

Under PM Modi's Green Wall of Aravalli project, 2.3 lakh trees planted in Sabarkantha with high survival rate. Learn about the large-scale ecological initiative.

"The department will maintain these trees for 10 years - Pravin Mali"

Gandhinagar/Sabarkantha, March 18 Under the 'Green Wall of Aravalli' scheme, 2.30 lakh trees have been planted in Sabarkantha district over the last two years, State Minister for Forests and Environment, Pravin Mali, informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

The project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2025, from New Delhi, aims to develop a green corridor along the Aravalli mountain range, which extends from Gujarat to Delhi.

Responding to a question raised by an MLA, the minister said that the survival rate of the trees planted so far has been very high.

"For rapid growth, the Forest Department will prepare saplings of six to 10 feet and distribute them, so tree enthusiasts will not need to procure saplings from private nurseries. The department will maintain these trees for 10 years," Mali said.

As part of the initiative marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, the Forest Department is preparing memorial forests containing 562 trees in each legislative assembly constituency, in memory of the leader's work in uniting 562 princely states.

Memorial forests have already been created at Idar, Khedbrahma, Prantij, and Himmatnagar.

Mali also provided updates on the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) scheme, stating: "In the past one year, a total of 14 lakh saplings have been planted over 1,508 hectares in Sabarkantha district, including 4.55 lakh saplings over 454 hectares in Khedbrahma."

The 'Green Wall of Aravalli' initiative is a large‑scale ecological restoration programme launched to combat land degradation and desertification along the Aravalli mountain range, which stretches across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

The project aims to establish a five‑kilometre‑wide green belt along this range by planting native species of trees and shrubs on scrubland, wasteland and degraded forest areas, as well as rejuvenating surface water bodies such as ponds and streams and promoting agroforestry and pasture development.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great news! But the real test is the survival rate after a few years. Many government plantations fail due to lack of water and care. Hope the 10-year maintenance promise is kept. The memorial forest idea linking to Sardar Patel is a nice touch.
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Aman W
As someone from Rajasthan, I know how crucial the Aravalli range is to prevent desertification. A green wall from Gujarat to Delhi can change the microclimate of the entire region. More power to such projects!
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Sarah B
Impressive scale. 14 lakh saplings in a year in just one district! The focus on agroforestry and water body rejuvenation is smart. This is how you build climate resilience.
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Vikram M
Good step, but I have a respectful criticism. News only talks about planting numbers. We need transparent, real-time data on survival rates, species diversity, and groundwater impact. Public dashboards would build more trust.
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Kavya N
The detail about preparing 6-10 feet saplings is important. Smaller saplings often don't survive the summer. Providing them free from the Forest Dept. will encourage more people to plant. Hope other states replicate this model.

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