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NITI Aayog Launches "GROW" Initiative for Agroforestry.

Government Schemes | Dated: 14 Feb 2026

NITI Aayog launched the "Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry" (GROW) initiative. The programme aims to use agroforestry to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land in India by 2030 and create a national database for suitable areas.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It utilizes remote sensing and GIS technology to identify suitable land.
  • The portal "Bhuvan" will host the GROW report and data.
  • It aligns with India's commitment to restore degraded land (Bonn Challenge).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Initiative: GROW.
  • Goal: Wasteland Restoration.
  • Agency: NITI Aayog.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the full form of the "GROW" initiative launched by NITI Aayog for land restoration?

Correct Answer: Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NITI Aayog

  • CEO – B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
  • Est – 1 Jan 2015