Evaluation of an Integrated Wasteland Development Project in Jaipur District (Rajasthan)

Rajasthan is the second largest in area, 3/5th of its area lying on the West of Aravalli hills is covered by shifting sands and sand dunes known as Thar Desert. Forest area is about 9% of its geographical area. State has about 25% area as available Wastleland. Therefore, there is vast scope for development of forestry and pasture development. Government of India, Department of Wasteland Development sanctioned as Integrated Wasteland Development Project in Bandi Basin in Jaipur District. 2939 ha of Wasteland was tackled in 1994 and 1995 under various models of treatment. This work has been evaluated by the author. Out ot the area evaluated, about 78% area planted was found to be good to very good.