India Reports 21.76 Million Hectares of Land Restored

# India Reports 21.76 Million Hectares of Land Restored ### Why in News? India reported at **UNCCD** **COP17** that 21.76 million hectares of degraded land had been brought under restoration between **2011** and **2020**. ### How does this fit India’s restoration target? - India has committed under the **Bonn Challenge** to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by **2030**. - Restoration includes activities such as afforestation, ecosystem recovery and improved land management, with programmes like the **Green India Mission** and **CAMPA** contributing to the effort. - The work is intended to improve soil, biodiversity and rural livelihoods while combating land degradation. ### Exam Connect - **UNCCD** → **UN** Convention to **Combat Desertification** - **Bonn Challenge** → global landscape-restoration initiative - **India target** → 26 million hectares by **2030**