In a landmark initiative to rejuvenate one of Earth’s most ancient geological formations, the Indian government has launched the Aravalli Green Wall Campaign, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving it a powerful push on World Environment Day (5 June). The campaign marks a bold move to restore the ecological glory of the 700-km-long Aravalli Hills, often dubbed the "lungs of the National Capital Region." 

Spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the mission spans across 29 districts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, aiming to revive biodiversity, recharge groundwater, and halt desertification through mass afforestation.

A Green Wall of Hope for the Oldest Range

The heart of the campaign lies in its layered strategy. It’s not just about trees but about restoring an entire landscape that has long suffered under the pressures of mining, deforestation, and urban expansion.  Local nurseries will be cultivated in each district, producing native saplings that will be used to populate the range. The goal is to plant trees that are climate-resilient, biodiversity-friendly, and rooted in local ecosystems. 

Plans are already underway to transform the region into an ecotourism hub, with wildlife corridors, trekking paths, safaris, and community-run nature parks. The project builds on the emotional appeal of the ongoing “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, bringing a sense of personal responsibility for the environment. 

A Legacy Built Leaf by Leaf

By 2027, the first phase of the Green Wall is expected to reach completion, but its spirit will live on through continuous planting, removal of invasive species, and nurturing of native flora. With nearly 1,000 nurseries planned to support sustained growth, the Aravallis are poised to transform from a forgotten relic to a living, breathing example of ecological resilience. 

This intervention seeks not only to reverse environmental damage but also to empower communities through eco-restoration and awareness. As the oldest mountain range in India braces for a green transformation, the Aravalli Green Wall becomes a symbol, not just of restoration, but of India’s evolving environmental consciousness and its determination to protect natural heritage for generations to come.