Livestreaming of Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI activities across the country

Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI activities across the country

AMRIT DHAROHAR and MISHTI were also launched on the occasion. As a significant milestone during 75th  year of independence, 75 wetlands have been designated as Ramsar sites i.e. Wetlands of International Importance, from only 26 in year 2014, now making it home to the second largest network of Ramsar sites in Asia. Acknowledging the importance of conservation of Ramsar Sites, the Government of India announced ‘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 the wetland ecosystem, implementation Strategy of “Amrit Dharohar” was launched today, which is another example of Government’s commitment to the philosophy of conservation through community participation, and prosperity through conservation. 

MISHTI: “Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes” was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to promote and conserve mangroves. Mangroves are unique, natural eco-system having very high biological productivity and carbon sequestration potential, besides working as a bio-shield. MISHTI Programme was launched today with active participation of coastal States and UTs. The Programme will cover approximately 540 sq km area across nine (9) coastal States and four (4) UTs in five years (2023-2028). It will create around 22.8 million man-days with estimated carbon sink of 4.5 million tons of Carbon.  It will also create potential areas for nature tourism and livelihood potential for local communities.

Mangrove plantation drive at more than 75 mangrove sites was also organized. This drive witnessed the participations through the plantation activities by public representatives, local people, village communities, Educational institutes and other stakeholders.