Soil Conservation Plan in India to Avoid Land Degradation
Soil Conservation Plan in India to Avoid Land Degradation
First National-Scale Mapping of Soil Erodibility in India
Tags: IIT Delhi, India, Science & Exploration, Energy & Environment
Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed the first national-scale mapping of soil erodibility in India, highlighting regions most prone to soil erosion. The study found that 29 of the 50 districts with the most erodible soil are in Uttar Pradesh, with others in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab. Applications include developing a national soil conservation plan to mitigate land degradation and support agriculture. The dataset, freely available as the Indian Soil Erodibility Dataset (ISED), provides a critical tool for estimating soil loss and modeling erosion nationwide.
IP Type or Form Factor: Discovery & Research
TRL: 6 - prototype validated in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Earth Sciences; Environment & Sustainability
