Vetivar grass

Current Context : Himachal government is adopting ‘vetivar’ grass technology to prevent landslips in the state.

• Solan district has been selected by the State Disaster Management Authority, Shimla, for the implementation of the project on a pilot basis.
• In the first phase, the grass will be planted in Shamti, Sanwara and Mansar areas of Solan district to prevent landslides.

ABOUT VETIVER GRASS 

• Scientific name: Chrysopogon zizanioides
• Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
• Commonly known as Khus grass
• Known for its deep root system, which can grow up to 3-4 meters deep, making it highly effective for soil conservation, erosion control nd will play an important role in preventing landslides
• Native to Indiabut cultivated in various tropical regions across the world.
• Widely grown in countries like India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Haiti.