India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
As per latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, the total mangrove cover in the country is 4,991.68 km2, which accounts for 0.15 % of the country's total geographical area. In comparison to ISFR 2019 and ISFR 2023, there has been a significant increase of 16.68 km2 in the country's mangrove coverage. The State/UTs wise detail of mangrove cover as per ISFR 2019 and ISFR 2023 is given below in the table.
As a part of Budget Announcement 2023-24, the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) has been launched on 5th June 2023 to restore and promote mangroves as unique, natural eco-system and for preserving and enhancing the susta...