Soil erosion

Despite its dark past, beehads host one of the world's most unique and charismatic ecosystems. In recent years, however, a decline in vegetation cover has exacerbated soil erosion leading to the formation of potholes and ditches.

Discover how Gandhi Fellow Suraj is reviving traditional bamboo plantation methods to combat soil erosion along Madhya Pradesh's Sewan River, offering farmers a sustainable solution that combines environmental and economic benefits.

ग्रो-ट्रीज के सहयोग से हरदा और खण्डवा के 15 से अधिक गांवों के 100 से भी ज्यादा किसान अब अपने खेत की मिट्टी बचाने के लिए ‘मेड़ बांध रहे’ हैं। इन किसानों का कहना है कि इससे मिट्टी का कटाव रुकेगा जिससे फ़सल के लिए ज़रूरी पोषक तत्व बचेंगे।

Soil, once viewed as a carbon sink, now plays a major role in global warming, accounting for 15% of the rise in temperatures. Human activities like agriculture and land use changes exacerbate this issue, urging immediate action.

The Jal Shakti Ministry in the Lok Sabha said that soil erosion in Bihar is caused by flooding. They explained that nature plays a significant role in regulating the erosion, movement, and deposition of sediments through rivers.