India, Dec. 15 -- The Aravallis have always been more than a mountain range for the Capital and its surrounding areas. They act as a lifeline for groundwater recharge, a barrier against desertification, a natural air purifier, and a hotspot of biodiversity. Yet, for decades, these hills have eroded under the pressure of quarrying, rapid construction, and environmental neglect. The impact is evident along the Gurugram-Faridabad belt. But something hopeful is stirring. Volvo Cars, the luxury Swedish carmaker, has long championed electric mobility and sustainability and is now back with the second edition of the Reverse Project. After turning a dump yard into a mini forest by planting over 35,000 trees in Ghaziabad last year, Volvo Car India is now working to revive 20 acres of degraded land at Matri Van. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project to revive the entire 700km range from Delhi to Gujarat, signalling the urgency of restoring this diminishing landscape. As per the Forest Survey of India, Gurugram's forest cover has nearly halved in the past decade, falling from 229sqkm in 2013 to just over 113sqkm in 2023. With rising pollution, declining water tables and shrinking habitats, NCR's environmental crisis is a buzzing alarm. That's where Volvo's initiative steps in. Located along the Gurugram-Faridabad Highway, Matri Van spans about 750 acres. In partnership with SankalpTaru Foundation and the Haryana Forest Department, Volvo Car India aims to transform this terrain into a revived green zone. The project involves scientific restoration methods and the planting of native, climate-resilient species like Banyan Fig, Indian Lilac and Sacred Fig, trees known to improve soil health, enhance water retention and support long-term ecological balance. What makes this effort stand out is its blend of community engagement, science and technology. Every sapling is geo-tagged and monitored through IoT-enabled systems to ensure transparency and survival. Restoring the Aravallis is not just an environmental gesture; it is essential for securing the region's future. The initiative is a reminder that ecological revival is possible when citizens, organisations and authorities work together with sustained intent. As Volvo Car India begins reversing the damage, bit by bit, it sets a strong example of people-centric, tech-enabled climate action. While 20,000 trees may not be a complete solution, they signal something larger: a shift from depletion to renewal, from loss to recovery, from taking from nature to finally giving back. Citizens can also participate by registering on reverseproject.volvocarindia.com or by scanning the QR code below to have saplings planted on their behalf, offering a simple but meaningful way to contribute to the project. Let's increase our green cover and leave something beautiful for future generations. htc...