On the occasion of the World Environment Day 2023, the Prime Minister launched ‘Amrit Dharohar Yojana’ and ‘Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)’ Yojana.
Amrit Dharohar Yojana
- 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 on June 5, 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“
- “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 on June 5 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.
