Rajasthan’s long-term environmental roadmap focuses on forest expansion, biodiversity protection, pollution control and climate adaptation. With AI-based monitoring, sustainable industrial practices and strengthened disaster management systems, the state aims to enhance ecological resilience while balancing economic growth, community welfare and environmental sustainability.

Rajasthan's forests span diverse ecosystems, from the thorn forests of the Aravallis to the wetlands of Bharatpur, sustaining rich biodiversity. Ranthambore and Sariska Tiger Reserves highlight conservation success. With 9.6% forest cover, Rajasthan targets 20% vegetation cover under its Forest Policy 2023. Rapid urbanisation, climate change and industrialisation have escalated environmental challenges and disaster risks, prompting the State Action Plan for Climate Change and disaster preparedness initiatives.

Rajasthan has 32,869 sq. km of Recorded Forest Area (RFA)

State targets 20% vegetation cover in 20 years (Forest Policy 2023)

Mission 'Hariyalo Rajasthan', inspired by 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, aims to plant 50 crore trees in five years.

Rajasthan has 25 regional offices and 13 pollution control labs

Environmental Audit Scheme makes Rajasthan 2$^{nd}$ state after Gujarat

Rajasthan has 1.16% of India's total surface water resources

Average Monsoon Rainfall 531 mm vs national average of 1200 mm

Summer temperatures peak at 49°C, worsening drought and water scarcity

4700 Aapda Mitras trained in 13 districts for disaster response

Implementation of the Sendai Framework strengthens disaster risk reduction

VISION 2047

By 2047, Rajasthan will be a leader in environmental resilience and sustainable development, balancing economic growth with ecological preservation. Through forest conservation, scientific research, community engagement, sustainable land use and promotion of a circular economy, the state will foster water conservation, renewable energy adoption and biodiversity protection.

A robust disaster management framework will ensure preparedness, safety and sustainability, securing a thriving ecosystem and resilient future for generations to come.

Thrust Areas

• AIR QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
• BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
• COMMUNITY CENTRIC CONSUMPTION APPROACHES
• CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION
• TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
• WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FRAMEWORK
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM
• ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES
• PERSISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

Forest & Biodiversity Conservation

Biodiversity Protection & Wildlife Conservation

Conservation of endangered species like the Royal Bengal Tiger and preservation of natural habitats through eco-sensitive forest management and protected area expansion.

Policy & Legislative Reforms

Strengthening forest protection laws, indigenous community rights and wildlife conservation policies to align with global sustainability goals

Sustainable Forest Management

Implementing scientific forest management practices to balance ecological conservation with economic development, ensuring long-term sustainability and community benefits.

Community-Based Conservation

Engaging local communities in forest protection, promoting sustainable livelihoods and implementing joint forest management initiatives to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

Technological Integration in Forestry

GIS mapping, remote sensing and drone surveillance are being used to monitor deforestation, track wildlife movement and enhance forest protection efforts.

Eco-Tourism Expansion

Rajasthan promotes eco-tourism in reserves like Ranthambore & Sariska, generating revenue for conservation, creating local employment and fostering wildlife awareness

Afforestation & Reforestation Drives

Large-scale tree planting programs aim to increase forest cover from 9.64% to 20% by 2047, reversing deforestation trends and improving carbon sequestration. Launch of the Greening of Aravalli Project by GoR for afforestation and reforestation in the Aravalli region.

Public Awareness & Education

Conducting forest conservation campaigns, workshops and school programs to increase public participation in tree planting and biodiversity conservation efforts.

Climate-Resilient Afforestation

Indigenous tree species are being planted to combat global warming, ensuring drought resilience and restoring degraded ecosystems across Rajasthan's 32,869 sq. km of forest area. State government has initiated One District, One Species Program

Wildlife Corridor Development

Establishing wildlife corridors between protected areas to enhance species migration, genetic diversity and reduce habitat fragmentation.

Climate Action & Environmental Protection

Addressing Water Scarcity

Promoting rainwater harvesting, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), recharge pits and traditional conservation to enhance water availability, especially in the MSME sector and public infrastructure.

Improving Air Quality

Expanding public transport, green fuels, Electric Vehicles (EVs) and mass rapid transit systems to reduce emissions and improve air quality for Rajasthan's growing urban population.

Circular Economy

Waste Minimisation & Resource Recovery through reduce, re-use, re-cycle; enhancing e-waste recycling, single-use plastic reduction, bio-medical waste management and circular economy practices for batteries, tyres and hazardous waste disposal.

Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Protection

Restoring natural ecosystems, enforcing conservation laws and creating wildlife corridors to protect Rajasthan's unique biodiversity, including Sariska & Ranthambore reserves.

Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience

Promoting drought-resistant crops, flood-resilient infrastructure and sustainable urban planning to mitigate climate impacts and enhance Rajasthan's environmental resilience.

Stronger Environmental Regulations & Enforcement

Enforcing industrial pollution control, environmental impact assessments and emission standards to ensure sustainable growth and ecological protection.

Advanced Monitoring & Compliance

Expanding air, water and soil quality monitoring networks using IoT & AI to ensure strict environmental compliance and pollution reduction.

Public Health & Pollution Reduction

Reducing airborne and waterborne pollutants to enhance public health, reducing cases of respiratory diseases and water contamination illnesses.

Environmental Awareness & Public Participation

Engaging local communities in afforestation, waste segregation, groundwater recharge and energy conservation through education programs and participatory governance.

Sustainable Development Integration

Balancing economic growth with ecological preservation by incorporating green infrastructure, renewable energy adoption and sustainable industrial practices.

Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Advance Warning System

Sachet App is being used for early warning regarding excessive/intense rainfall, thunderstorm and other natural disaster and Damini App is being used for information about lightning disseminated to the general public well in advance.

Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)

On Golden Hour principle, Dial 112 service is being provided for immediate assistance to the affected people in times of disaster.

Live Monitoring System

More than 7,000 CCTV cameras are operational in the State for live monitoring of entire incidents of disaster.

Drought Assessment System

Ground Truthing App is being used for drought assessment scientifically.

Forest

INDICATORS	TARGET (2030)	TARGET (2035)	TARGET (2040)	TARGET (2047)
Advanced Mapping & Monitoring	Complete cadastral-level land mapping using remote sensing. Create a common GIS database for state departments	Complete cadastral mapping with remote sensing and modern technology	Regular updates with the best available technology	Regular updates with AI-based tools for dynamic land-use and forest health monitoring
Forest Stack & Decision Support	Develop digital forest health monitoring and AI decision-support systems. Integrate datasets across departments	Advance digital forest stack with AI and expert collaboration	Data sharing with state and central government departments and advanced AI-based decision-making	Fully AI-based forest management with knowledge plug-ins and cross-departmental data sharing
Carbon Flux Monitoring	Initiate real-time carbon sequestration monitoring and integrate with policy planning	Mature real-time carbon sequestration monitoring	Connection to a global network for data exchange	Connect to global carbon monitoring networks and optimise forest management based on real-time data
Community Benefits & Bioprospecting	Build digital biodiversity databases, explore blockchain for data security and enable community benefits	Ongoing bioprospecting and benefit-sharing with BMCs/PRIs	Continued bioprospecting and commercialisation benefits for biodiversity management committees/PRIs	Sustain commercialisation benefits from biodiversity for local communities/PRIs
Green Mechanism & Operations	50% use of recyclable materials, electric/alternative vehicles and zero-paper operations	60% use of recyclable materials, use of electric/alternative vehicles	Adopt 75% paperless offices and transition 75% of forestry operations to electric or alternative fuel vehicles	Achieve 100% sustainable operations in forest management
Wildlife Conservation	AI-based surveillance and anti-poaching in 70% of protected areas, geo-fencing vulnerable boundaries, develop species recovery plans	AI-based surveillance and creation of Anti Forest Offence Task Force	AI-based surveillance and geo-fencing to cover 90% of protected areas, along with vulnerability assessments	100% AI surveillance coverage, robust wildlife corridors and endangered species recovery programmes implemented

Forest

INDICATORS	TARGET (2030)	TARGET (2035)	TARGET (2040)	TARGET (2047)
Capacity Building	Expand training, including geo-informatics and wildlife rescue for frontline staff	Create capacities in data analytics, GIS, blockchain	Build advanced training facilities for all forest service ranks	Build advanced training centers and ensure all ranks are skilled in modern forest management tools
Certification, REDD++, OECMS	Certify processes for sustainability, develop Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMS)	Position OECMS as carbon-neutral development projects and certify all forestry processes	Direct benefits to local communities and area managers	Direct community benefits from REDD++, NTFP and tourism
Avifauna Management	Establish long-term bird observatory, seasonal bird monitoring and promote citizen participation	Partner with global agencies for migratory species monitoring and conservation breeding of key species	Sustain bird tagging and monitoring programmes	Continuous bird population management with advanced analytics and sustained community engagement
Conservation of Endangered Flora	Start seed collection and storage of endangered flora species	Use tissue culture and biotechnology for conserving genetic material of key species	10–15 reintroduction projects for native/endangered species; strengthen seed banks and in-situ propagation efforts	Implement large-scale reintroduction programs for historically significant plant species

INDICATORS	CURRENT STATUS	TARGET (2030)	TARGET (2035)	TARGET (2040)	TARGET (2047)
Increasing Coverage of Industries under Consent Mechanism	Consent Mechanism coverage for mining/industrial units	Increase coverage of industries under the consent mechanism up to 85%	Increase coverage of industries under the consent mechanism up to 90%	Complete coverage of industries under consent mechanism to be achieved	Complete coverage of industries under consent mechanism to be achieved
Increasing Numbers of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS)	85 AAQMS available (39 manual and 46 continuous)	Expand continuous AAQMS to all district HQs and boost coverage in urban and industrial areas	100 Continuous AAQMS stations to be installed across Rajasthan	150 Continuous AAQMS stations to be installed across Rajasthan	200 Continuous AAQMS stations to be installed across Rajasthan

Environment

INDICATORS	CURRENT STATUS	TARGET (2030)	TARGET (2035)	TARGET (2040)	TARGET (2047)
Expanding Coverage of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS)	600 industries/common facilities are covered	Expand continuous OCEMS installation up to 1000 across the state	Expand continuous OCEMS installation up to 2000 across the state	Expand installation of continuous OCEMS to 8000 across the state	Coverage of OCEMS station installation up to 10000
Reduction of Processing Time of Consent Application	Processing time: 120 days	Reduce processing time to 90 days through policy interventions	Processing time to be reduced to 45 days	Processing time to be reduced to 45 days	Processing time to be reduced to 30 days
Increasing Facility for Early Warning Systems (EWS)	EWS for Air Quality Index available with Decision Support System	EWS for AQI in 5 major cities along with Decision Support System	Implement EWS for AQI and DSS in 8 major cities	Implement EWS for AQI and DSS in 10 major cities	EWS for AQI and DSS implemented in 10 major cities
Expanding Coverage of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)	EPR applied to 5 special categories of waste	Expand EPR coverage to 10 sectors for circular economy promotion	Expand EPR coverage to 12 sectors for circular economy promotion	Expand EPR coverage to 15 sectors for circular economy promotion	Expand EPR coverage to 20 sectors
Development of Market-Based Emission Trading System (ETS)	Feasibility being assessed for ETS in Jaipur and Bhiwadi	Develop market-based ETS in major industrial hubs including 5 non-attainment cities	Develop market-based ETS in major industrial hubs including NCR and 5 non-attainment cities	Develop market-based ETS in key industrial hubs including NCR and 5 non-attainment cities	Develop market-based ETS for entire state

Disaster Management & Relief

INDICATORS	TARGET (2030)	TARGET (2035)	TARGET (2040)	TARGET (2047)
Drought & Lightning Mitigation	Drought Mitigation Pilot in 5 districts, 2,000 lightning arresters installed	Drought mitigation rolled out in 25% of vulnerable districts; 5,000+ lightning arresters will be deployed	Drought mitigation rolled out in 50% of vulnerable districts; 10,000+ lightning arresters will be deployed	Drought mitigation in all districts; lightning-prone areas fully protected
Disaster-Related Deaths	Reduce disaster mortality to 10 per lakh	Reduce to ≤8 deaths per lakh through strengthened forecasting & response systems	Reduce to <5 deaths per lakh through strengthened forecasting & response systems	Achieve disaster-resilient citizenry through education, community-based programs and policy
Firefighting & Equipment	Increase firefighting vehicles to 400 rapid response units at all levels	600 mobile disaster response vehicles with coverage extending to subdivision and block level	800+ mobile disaster response vehicles with coverage extending to sub-division and block level	Fully equipped mobile disaster response units at every level, including villages
Capacity Building & Awareness	Institutionalising and strengthening disaster professionals at all levels, establish partnerships, expand volunteer programs	Mandatory disaster education in schools; 0.50 Lakh trained volunteers; 24x7 training & simulation centres	Mandatory disaster education in schools; 1 lakh trained volunteers; 24x7 training & simulation centres	Advanced training for all disaster professionals; integrated school/college curriculum on disaster resilience and annual drills
Technology & Infrastructure	Establish GIS Lab, specialised disaster cells, increase drones to 100+ and develop AI-based warning systems	Fully functional GIS & Remote Sensing Labs in 50% of divisions; 250 drones deployed; pilot AI alert systems	Fully functional GIS & Remote Sensing Labs in all divisions; 500 drones deployed; pilot AI alert systems	Deploy AI-powered systems, block-level drones and fully operational Remote Sensing & GIS Lab for disaster management

Mid-Term Action Plan

Advanced Land Use Mapping

Implement remote sensing tools for precise land mapping, creating a common database for urban, rural and conservation planning.

Forest Stack Development

Establish a digital forest health monitoring system, integrating AI-based decision-making and real-time data exchange across departments.

Carbon Flux Monitoring

Deploy real-time monitoring systems to measure $CO_2$ sequestration, aiding policy planning for climate resilience and sustainability.

Empowering Forest Fringe Communities

Develop digital biodiversity databases using blockchain technology, ensuring benefits from bioprospecting and commercialisation for local governance bodies.

Eco-Friendly Forestry Operations

Achieve 50% paperless offices, replace single-use plastics and transition 50% of forestry vehicles to electric or alternative fuels.

AI-Based Wildlife Protection

Implement AI-driven anti-poaching systems in 70% of protected areas, conduct geo-fencing and use blockchain for database management.

Forest Certification & REDD++ Compliance

Certify forestry products and tourism experiences as environmentally sustainable, aligning with global best practices in conservation.

Avifauna Conservation

Establish a bird observatory, conduct seasonal wild bird surveys and promote citizen-led monitoring programs for bird conservation.

Preservation of Endangered Flora

Identify, collect and store seeds of endangered plant species for future reintroduction and ecological restoration.

Mining & Industry Consent Mechanism

Increase coverage of mining and industrial activities under environmental consent to 85%.

Air Quality Monitoring Expansion

Install continuous air quality monitoring stations at all district headquarters and key industrial zones for pollution control.

Emission & Effluent Monitoring

Expand Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Stations (OCEMS) to 1,000 installations, ensuring real-time tracking of pollution levels.

Faster Environmental Clearances

Reduce consent application processing time to 90 days through streamlined policies and regulatory interventions.

Early Warning Systems (EWS) for Air Quality

Deploy air pollution early warning systems in five major cities, integrating them with a Decision Support System.

Market-Based Emission Trading

Implement an Emission Trading System (ETS) in five major industrial cities to regulate pollution through market-based incentives.

Drought Mitigation Strategy

Pilot drought mitigation plans across five districts, implementing water conservation, alternative cropping and community-based interventions.

Disaster Resilience Infrastructure

Install 2,000+ lightning arresters, reduce disaster-related deaths to 10 per lakh and deploy 400 firefighting vehicles across Rajasthan.

State-Level Disaster Management Strengthening

Establish Rajasthan State Disaster Management Training Institute (RSDMTI) and form strategic partnerships with global disaster response organisations.

District-Level Disaster Preparedness

Train local disaster response teams, enhance early warning systems and increase district-level professionals for improved community resilience.

Technology-Driven Disaster Response

Deploy 100+ drones, develop GIS-based disaster mapping and create specialised cells for cyber, child-centric and man-made disasters.

Long-Term Action Plan

Advanced Remote Sensing for Land Use

Implement regular updates with cutting-edge technology for precise mapping and planning of all land parcels statewide.

Forest Stack & AI-Based Decision-Making

Establish a dynamic data-sharing platform integrating AI for real-time forest health monitoring and policy planning.

Global Carbon Flux Monitoring

Connect Rajasthan's carbon sequestration data to international networks for informed climate policies and carbon trading benefits.

Forest Fringe Community Development

Expand bioprospecting and biodiversity commercialisation, ensuring financial benefits for local communities and governance bodies.

Zero-Paper Forestry Operations

Achieve 100% transition to paperless offices and fully electric/alternative fuel vehicle fleets for environmental sustainability.

Wildlife Conservation & AI-Based Protection

Implement AI surveillance, complete geo-fencing in all Protected Areas (PAs) and establish viable wildlife corridors.

Human Resource & Capacity Building

Train all forest service officers in geo-informatics, establish advanced training centers and implement endangered species recovery programs.

Certified Sustainable Forest Practices

Ensure all forest products and tourism experiences meet International REDD++ and OECMS sustainability standards.

Avifauna & Bird Conservation

Develop a long-term bird observatory, implement mandatory bird tagging and integrate citizen participation in wild bird monitoring.

Reintroduction of Endangered Flora

Launch specialised conservation programs to restore and protect historically significant plant species across Rajasthan.

Complete Industrial Consent Mechanism

Achieve 100% compliance in mining and industry environmental clearance through strict monitoring and regulatory reforms.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Install 200 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) across urban and industrial centers for pollution control.

Emission & Effluent Monitoring Expansion

Scale up Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Stations (OCEMS) to 10,000, ensuring real-time pollution data tracking.

Faster Environmental Approvals

Reduce consent application processing time to 30-60 days through digitalisation and streamlined policy interventions.

Statewide Early Warning Systems (EWS)

Expand AI-based air quality forecasting systems to 10 major cities, integrating with a comprehensive Decision Support System.

Market-Based Emission Trading System (ETS)

Implement a state-wide ETS in all industrial hubs to regulate emissions and promote sustainable practices.

Drought Mitigation Across Rajasthan

Expand pilot drought resilience programs to all districts, integrating water conservation and climate adaptation measures.

Lightning & Fire Safety Measures

Install arresters in high-risk areas, deploy 800+ firefighting vehicles and reduce disaster-related deaths to <5 per lakh.

Statewide Disaster Management Strengthening

Establish a Central Disaster Coordination Center, real-time monitoring networks and Rajasthan's first Remote Sensing & GIS Lab.

Community-Based Disaster Resilience

Train 1 lakh 'Aapda Mitra' volunteers, integrate disaster education into school curriculums and implement AI-driven early warning systems.

This strategic roadmap will make Rajasthan to lead with innovation, sustainability, resilience and technology for a greener future.