Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area and is predominantly covered by the Thar Desert, making it the 'Desert State' of India.

Deforestation, particularly the clearing of forests for agriculture and grazing, is the leading cause of desertification in Rajasthan.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for coordinating and implementing desertification control programs in India.

The Desert Development Program (DDP) is the flagship program of the Government of India for addressing desertification and land degradation in Rajasthan and other desert-prone areas of the country.

The Desert Development Program encompasses a range of interventions, including tree plantation, water conservation measures, promotion of sustainable agriculture practices, and skill development for local communities.

The Indira Gandhi Canal Project is a major irrigation project in Rajasthan aimed at providing water for agriculture in the arid and semi-arid regions of the state.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) includes provisions for promoting sustainable land management practices and combating desertification in rural areas of Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan State Action Plan on Climate Change primarily focuses on adapting to the impacts of climate change, including desertification and land degradation.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is an international agreement that aims to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in affected countries.

Local communities play a crucial role in desertification control efforts in Rajasthan by raising awareness, implementing conservation measures, and participating in decision-making processes.

The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) is a premier research institute dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture practices and soil conservation in arid and semi-arid regions of India, including Rajasthan.

The National Afforestation Program aims to increase forest cover in India, including in Rajasthan, through afforestation and reforestation activities.

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting water conservation and soil management practices, including in Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan State Desert Development Board plays a crucial role in combating desertification through policy formulation, project implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of desertification control initiatives.

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana provides financial assistance to farmers for constructing water harvesting structures, including in Rajasthan.