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Thar: Decreasing biodiversity, increasing desertification

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Title Thar: Decreasing biodiversity, increasing desertification
 
Creator Maikhuri, Sandeep
Bhandari, Maneesh Singh
Jangra, Anamika
Bardthwal, Santan
Kumar, Parmanand
Meena, Rajendra Kumar
 
Description 117-125
The Thar Desert, also known as the 'Great Indian Desert' is the world's 17th largest and 9th largest undulating desert covered with sand dunes.
It covers about 4.5% of the total geographical area of India. Almost every plant found in this area has various human useful importance from the
medicinal and religious point of view. Ancient rural livelihood knowledge systems reflect time-tested techno-scientific knowledge with a proven
track record of sustainability, especially during natural hazards, such as drought and famine. However, traditional cultural and socio-religious
values are rapidly declining under the influence of the desert ecosystem, materialistic outlook, industrialization and development. The grasslands
and rare biodiversity of the Aravalli region have slowly reached the verge of extinction, by the end of which the mountain will be left with only a
structure of stones and rocks. To understand the reasons for the rapid expansion of this desert, the present study discusses the disparities in the
vegetation of different parts of Rajasthan. Also, programs conducted from time to time by the Central / State Governments to prevent desertification
and conserve forests are marked. All of these will contribute in understanding the history of desertification in India and identifying
appropriate counter measures.
 
Date 2023-11-28T08:20:53Z
2023-11-28T08:20:53Z
2023-11
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-2412 (Online); 0971-7706 (Print)
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/62976
https://doi.org/10.56042/bvaap.v31i2.4874
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR,India
 
Source BVAAP Vol.31(2) [September 2023]