Land Degradation, Desertification On Rise In India: ISRO
Research by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has revealed that land degradation and desertification are on the rise in India. According to the ISRO's research, nearly 27.9% of India's lands are degraded, while 23.79% of the lands underwent desertification. ISRO also stated that PM Narendra Modi's goal of helping India restore its land by 2030 is uncertain.