Question
ISRO's Space Applications Centre signed an MoU with ATREE for sustainable land management. What percentage of India's total land area will be mapped under this project?
Solution
The project will map nearly 319,675 square kilometres—about 10% of India's total land area, focusing on Open Natural Ecosystems such as shrublands, woodland savannas, and saline landscapes. This initiative supports India's commitment to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030.
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