New Delhi, June 20 -- Nearly 34 million hectares of degraded land have been restored across the country over the last 12 years, improving agricultural productivity and creating better livelihood opportunities, Nitin Khade, Joint Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development said on Saturday.

Speaking at the 5th NAREDCO Mahi Real Estate Convention 2026 in New Delhi, Khade stressed the need for sustainable urbanisation while strengthening rural economies and conserving natural resources.

Highlighting the work undertaken by the Department of Land Resources, Khade said that "nearly 34 million hectares of degraded land have been restored over the last twelve years, improving agricultural productivity and creating bet...