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Control measures


India is a signatory to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The National Action

Programme for combating desertification was prepared in 2001 to take appropriate action in addressing the problems of desertification.

Some of the major programmes currently implemented that address issues related to land degradation and desertification are

Integrated Watershed Management Programme


National Afforestation Programme


National Mission for Green India


The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme


Soil Conservation in the Catchment of River Valley Project and Flood Prone River


National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas


Desert Development Programme


Fodder and Feed Development Scheme-component of Grassland Development including Grass Reserves, Command Area Development and Water Management programme etc.