Approximately 30 percent of India's geographical area was under degradation as of 2019, with agricultural land and forests the most common types of land degradation. 13 of India's states had more than 30 percent of their land under degradation. Delhi ranked third in the country, with nearly 62 percent of its total land degraded. Land degradation can be triggered by various factors, including climate change and human-induced actions. It can lead to a decline in the productivity, health, and biodiversity of land.
Share of land under degradation in India as of 2019, by state
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Times of India. (June 3, 2022). Share of land under degradation in India as of 2019, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1426607/india-land-degradation-by-state/
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