Desertification is a major problem in the drylands of India, affecting the way of life for its inhabitants. The problem is more severe in the arid lands in the north-western part of the country, especially in the desert tracts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, as also in the states of Haryana and Punjab.Wind erosion is a major problem in the Rajasthan part of the desert (containing the Thar or the Great Indian Sand Desert) where the higher average wind speeds, a dominantly sandy terrain, sparse vegetation cover and high human activities on the sand dunes and sandy plains lead to accentuation of sand blowing. It often leads to erosion of top soil containing precious little organic matter, damages to crop plants, burial of good agricultural lands and infrastructures, as well as disruption of transportation network. The message of the papers in this publication is clear, namely" Given the will and appropriate action, the desert can bloom".