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Describe the steps taken to stop the extension of the Thar Desert.

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To stop the extention of the Thar Desert, following steps have been taken: 

1. Strips of plants and trees have been developed as mono block stopper, so that the sand may not spread to far off places. 

2. Semi – arid vegetation has been developed in the arid regions. 

3. To stop the extention of desert, Central Arid Zone Research Institute was established in Jodhpur. 

4. After the development of the Indira Gandhi canal, its irrigated area has been increased so that the soil erosion may be reduced with the help of wet condition. 

5. Rain water is being harvested so that the level of groundwater may be raised.

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