Mangrove Management

Coverage: According to the India State of Forest Report, 2019, the mangrove cover in India is 4,975 sq. kms, which is 0.15% of the country’s total geographical area.

States with Highest Mangrove Area: West Bengal has the highest percentage (42.45%) of area under total Mangrove cover followed by Gujarat (23.66%) and Andaman Nicobar Islands (12.39%).

Largest Mangrove Forest: Sundarbans in West Bengal are the largest mangrove forest regions in the world. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • The second largest mangrove forest in India is Bhitarkanika in Odisha.

Schemes & Programs

National Coastal Mission Programme: Under National Coastal Mission Programme, ....

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