Nicobar swap: 24k hectares of Aravalis in 5 districts of Haryana get protected forest tag

Haryana tagged 24,353 hectares of Aravali land in five districts as protected forest to compensate for tropical rainforest destruction in Great Nicobar. The state will receive Rs 3,000 crore for this afforestation plan. Haryana aims to protect existing plant density and prevent encroachment through various measures like plantation drives, soil improvement, and water harvesting structures.