Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI schemes for wetland, mangrove conservation
Recently, on the occasion of World Environment Day 2023, the Prime Minister has launched two schemes related to the Conservation of wetlands and mangroves.
These two schemes are: “Amrit Dharohar”, and “Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes: MISHTI”.
Amrit Dharohar:
- Recognizing the importance of conservation of Ramsar sites, the Government of India had announced the ‘Amrit Dharohar’ initiative as part of this year’s budget announcement to promote the unique conservation values of Ramsar sites.
- Highlighting the importance of local communities in conserving wetland ecosystems, the implementation strategy of “Amrit Dharohar” was launched on 5 June 2023. This is yet another example of the Government’s commitment to the philosophy of conservation through community participation and prosperity through conservation.
MISHTI:
- In order to promote and protect mangroves, “Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)” was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24.
- Mangroves are unique, natural ecosystems that have enormous biological productivity and the ability to sequester carbon, in addition to acting as bio-shields.
- The Mishti program was launched on 5 June 2023 with the active participation of the coastal states and union territories.
- The program will cover an area of about 540 sq km in 9 coastal states and 4 union territories in five years (2023-28).
- This will generate about 22.8 million man-days with an estimated carbon sink of 4.5 million tonnes of carbon.
- It will also create potential areas for nature tourism and livelihood potential for local communities.
- Mangrove plantation drives were also organized at more than 75 mangrove sites. The campaign saw participation of public representatives, local people, village communities, educational institutions and other stakeholders through tree plantation activities.
Source – Times of India
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