Jalore Farmer Becomes Khejri Guardian, Plants 5,000 Trees Amidst Solar Plant Felling

• Murardan Barhath, a farmer from Harmu village, Jalore, planted over 5,000 Khejri trees to combat deforestation caused by solar plants and urbanization.
• Khejri, Rajasthan's state tree, is facing a crisis due to rapid felling, leading to a loss of greenery in the desert region.
• Murardan dedicated his farm to Khejri conservation, refraining from sowing crops for 15-17 years to allow the trees to grow, providing shelter for wildlife.
• He emphasizes Khejri's benefits for farming, as its roots retain soil moisture, boosting crop yields and enabling organic farming.
• Murardan's efforts have earned him awards like the 'Green Icon Award' and 'Paryavaran Mitra Samman', inspiring sustainable farming across Rajasthan.

Why It Matters: A Jalore farmer's initiative to plant 5,000 Khejri trees offers a model for environmental conservation and sustainable farming.