MoEFCC holds national workshop at Jodhpur on combating desertification and drought
On 17 June 2025 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the Environment Ministry held a national workshop at ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
Summary
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised a one-day national workshop at the ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI), Jodhpur on 17 June 2025, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The theme was 'Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought'. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav was Chief Guest, with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat present. Yadav cited Amrit Sarovars, Matri Van and 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' as steps to restore ecological balance, in line with India's commitment to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. He said the Aravalli range, spanning 700 km across 29 districts, is a natural barrier against desertification.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 17 June 2025, ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur
- Theme
- Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought
- Chief Guest
- Bhupender Yadav
- Initiatives cited
- Amrit Sarovars, Matri Van, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
- Aravalli range (static)
- Spans 700 km across 29 districts (PIB)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the MoEFCC hold its national workshop on combating desertification and drought on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur
PIB (MoEFCC): The one-day national workshop was organised at ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute, that is ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur.
What was the theme of the MoEFCC national workshop held at Jodhpur on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought
PIB (MoEFCC): The theme of the event was 'Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought'.
Consider the following statements about the MoEFCC workshop at Jodhpur on 17 June 2025: 1. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was the Chief Guest. 2. The Aravalli range was described as spanning 700 km across 29 districts. 3. The workshop was held on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only
PIB (MoEFCC): Bhupender Yadav, not Shekhawat, was the Chief Guest; the Aravallis were described as spanning 700 km across 29 districts, and the event marked the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. So the answer is 2 and 3 only.