MISHTI programme

Union Environment Minister planted mangrove saplings at Kovalam as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) programme.
The plantation drive is the part of ongoing “ Hariyali Mahotsav ” with a particular focus of Mangroves.
The Centre launched the programme recently to take up mangrove reforestation and afforestation along the coastal districts and develop mangrove-associated ecotourism initiatives and generate livelihood.

Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)

The Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme is a government-led initiative aimed at increasing the mangrove cover along the coastline and on saltpan lands.
The scheme is primarily focused on the Sundarbans delta, Hoogly Estuary in West Bengal, India and other bay parts of country, but also includes other wetlands in the country.
The objective of the scheme is to conserve and restore the mangrove ecosystem, which is critical to mitigating the effects of climate change, preventing coastal erosion, and sustaining local livelihoods.
Under the MISHTI scheme, the government is providing financial assistance to local communities to undertake mangrove plantation activities.
The scheme also involves awareness campaigns to educate people about the importance of mangroves and their role in protecting the environment.
The plantation activities are carried out in a participatory manner, involving local communities and NGOs, to ensure sustainability and community ownership of the initiative.
Overall, the MISHTI scheme is a significant step towards promoting sustainable development and protecting the vulnerable coastal areas of India

Hariyali Mahotsav in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, the total area demarcated for mangrove afforestation under this programme is about 39 sq. km.
Tamil Nadu is endowed with the second longest coastline of 1076 km in the country.
At the same time, the coastline of Tamil Nadu is vulnerable to recurrent natural disasters like cyclones and storms.
Mangrove forests have served as bioshield along the coastal areas and have helped to save lives and livelihoods of people particularly of fishers and local community.
So, enhancing the ecological health of mangroves is imperative to ensure the sustainability of coast and coastal communities.

Mangrove Alliance for Climate

MISHTI” will contribute to the efforts of ‘Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)’ – an intergovernmental alliance for promotion of Mangrove, of which India became its active member during the (COP27)
Currently, there is approximately 5000 sq kms of area under mangroves and through the MISHTI program an additional area of 540 sq km is proposed to be covered across 9 States and 4 Union Territories.
The scheme is planned to be implemented for a period of five years from 2023-2024 to 2027-2028.
MISHTI is to be implemented by converging CAMPA Fund, MGNREGS, and other sources.

Mangrove Alliance for Climate

Building on global efforts to promote biodiversity and shine a spotlight on nature-based solutions, the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC), which is spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates in partnership with Indonesia, will promote mangroves as a nature-based solution to climate change.
The MAC was launched at COP27, and was further amplified at the G20 summit where the G20 presidency, Indonesia, will seize this momentum to establish sustainable and inclusive development while exploring new avenues to shape a more adaptive G20 against future crises

SOURCE: THE HINDU, PIB

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