CISF has initiated a green makeover of the Yamuna river in Delhi

Why in news

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) initiated a river restoration project in Delhi to combat Yamuna riverbank erosion and improve habitat.

Background

The CISF planted 1,000 fruit-bearing and medicinal trees and 100,000 vetiver grass slips at Ganga Vihar, Delhi. The project is modeled after a successful reclamation project in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyCISF: Central Industrial Security Force is a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs
• EnvironmentVetiver grass is commonly used in bio-engineering for soil conservation and erosion control
• PlaceGanga Vihar is located near Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of community-led and institutional interventions in the ecological restoration of riverine ecosystems in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• bio-engineering techniques
• institutional synergy
• habitat restoration
• soil conservation

Keywords: bio-engineering · ecological restoration · soil conservation · habitat improvement · riverine ecosystems

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