Aravalli Jungle Safari | 24 Feb 2025

Why in News? 

Haryana Environment, Forest, and Wildlife Minister urged people to pledge to protect endangered wildlife on World Wildlife Day. Efforts for a jungle safari and the Aravalli Green Wall Project were underway to launch the safari on World Wildlife Day. 

 Key Points 

• Execution of the Safari Project: 
  • Initially, the Tourism Department was responsible for the safari project, but Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has now assigned its execution to the Forest and Wildlife Department. 
  • The department is making rapid progress on the project. 
• Study Visits for Project Planning: 
  • The Minister, along with department officials, visited the Gorewada Wildlife Safari in Nagpur (Maharashtra) and the Vantara Project in Jamnagar (Gujarat) to study best practices. 
  • Efforts are underway to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the proposed safari in the Aravalli region. 
• Aravalli Green Wall Project: 
  • The project aims to restore over 1.15 million hectares across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi, promoting multi-state cooperation. 
  • Key objectives include: 
    • Afforestation with indigenous tree species 
    • Biodiversity conservation 
    • Soil health restoration 
    • Enhancing groundwater recharge