What is Land Degradation Neutrality? Discuss its ecological and socio-economic benefits.

Land degradation Neutrality (LBN) is women the productivity of the land is either same or remains the same

Ecological benefits of LBN

Socio- Economic Benefits

1 water security - will lead to fulfillment of SDG6 of clean water and sanitation- Health parameter will also improve

2 Food security - Retired land will lead to enhanced fertility- Productivity and production both will use

3 Reduced distressed migration - leading to balanced growth of urban and rural area

4 Increased Farmer incomes - leading to achievement of 'doubling farmer's income by 2022'

Steps that Can be taken

India is already party to UNCCD & has obligation to achieve LBS by 2030

Integrated outdated management should be implemented effectively

Creating green belts to stop further desertification

Rational use of fertilizers hence Nutrient based subsidy should be given importance

Agro climate regionalisation to maintain soil productivity

India is also signatory to Bonn Challenge & emulating best practices like in Kalegan siddhi (maharashtra) Can be a way forward