About the Scheme
MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) was announced in Union Budget 2023-24 to restore and conserve mangroves along India's coastline. Target: 540 sq km mangrove restoration over 5 years. Budget: ₹900 crore. Convergence of MGNREGA, CAMPA, forest/fishery schemes.
Target Beneficiaries: Coastal communities; fishermen; states with mangrove coastline: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, TN, AP, Odisha, WB, Andaman, Lakshadweep
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with States/UTs, local communities, and private partners
Key Features
- Target: restore 540 sq km of mangroves over 5 years (Budget 2023-24)
- Convergence: MGNREGA + CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation) + forest + fishery schemes
- Focus on 9 coastal states and 4 union territories
- Mangroves provide: coastal protection, carbon sink, fishery habitat, livelihood support
- India has 4,975 sq km mangrove cover (FSI 2021) — MISHTI to add 540+ sq km
- Budget: ₹900 crore; implemented through Forest Department of coastal states
Eligibility Criteria
- Coastal States and Union Territories with identified degraded mangrove areas or potential sites for afforestation
- Local communities and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) involved in conservation and livelihood activities
- Projects demonstrating a clear plan for ecological restoration and community engagement