Sadhguru warns that India is “becoming a desert” because of rapid soil degradation, deforestation, and unsustainable farming practices that are leading to what he calls soil extinction.

He believes that without urgent action…

large parts of India could lose fertile soil and turn barren within the next 10–15 years.

Why Sadhguru Feels India Is Turning Into a Desert

• Soil extinction: Sadhguru argues that India’s soil is losing organic content at alarming rates due to chemical-heavy agriculture, overgrazing, and poor land management.
• Desertification predictions: Environmental agencies warned as early as 1998 that by 2025, up to 60% of Tamil Nadu could become desert. Sadhguru claims the situation is even worse than predicted.

• Climate change impact: Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and overuse of groundwater are accelerating desertification.
• Agricultural crisis: Farmers are struggling with declining yields, forcing them to exploit soil further, creating a vicious cycle of depletion.
• Save Soil movement: To counter this, Sadhguru launched the “Save Soil” campaign, urging governments and citizens to adopt policies that restore organic matter to soil and protect water resources.

Risks and Trade-offs

• Food security threat: If soil fertility collapses, India could face massive agricultural shortfalls.
• Water scarcity: Desertification worsens groundwater depletion, making droughts more frequent.
• Economic impact: Rural livelihoods tied to farming could collapse, pushing migration to cities.
• Policy challenge: Balancing industrial growth with ecological preservation remains India’s biggest trade-off.

Key Takeaway

Sadhguru’s warning isn’t just spiritual rhetoric—it’s grounded in ecological data. He frames soil health as the foundation of civilization: without fertile soil, food systems, water cycles, and economies unravel.

“Save Soil” movement is essentially a call to reintroduce organic matter into farming, protect forests, and rethink how India manages its land.

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