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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech introduced schemes and policies aimed at ecological conservation. Targeting an array of different issues these schemes come with the promise of preserving India’s ecological health.
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An overview of the news
- PM said in the last nine years, the number of wetlands and Ramsar sites in India has increased almost three times as compared to earlier
- India currently has 75 Ramsar sites which are wetlands of international importance and have been designated under the norms of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
- India also has about 3% of South Asia’s mangrove population.
- Apart from Sundarbans in West Bengal, Andaman region, Kutch and Jamnagar regions in Gujarat have substantial mangrove cover.
Amrit Dharohar Yojana
Conserving Ramsar Sites The Amrit Dharohar Yojana focuses on the conservation of existing Ramsar sites in India through active public participation. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. With this scheme, these sites will become centers of eco-tourism and a source of green jobs, benefiting local communities.
Over the next three years, we will implement the scheme aiming to achieve sustainable ecosystem development.
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MISHTI:
Reviving Mangrove Ecosystems The Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) aims to restore and protect the mangrove ecosystem in India. Mangroves play a crucial role in mitigating the threats posed by rising sea levels and cyclones to coastal areas and the livelihoods of communities. The scheme targets the restoration of mangrove cover across nine states in the country.
Starting from the fiscal year 2024, we will comprehensively develop nearly 540 square kilometers of mangrove area across 11 states and two union territories over the next five years.
Objectives of MISHTI Scheme
The MISHTI scheme has several primary objectives, including:
- Sharing best practices on plantation techniques, management practices, and conservation measures.
- Mobilizing resources through public-private partnerships.
- Promoting sustainable development and livelihoods in coastal areas.
- Mitigating the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.
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PM Modi Launches Two Schemes for Wetland and Mangrove Conservation ,PM Modi Launches Two Schemes for Wetland and Mangrove Conservation
