MISHTI Mission

✦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

★Benefits

• Enhanced coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services
• Increased protection against coastal erosion, cyclones, and tsunamis
• Creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities for coastal communities through eco-tourism, fisheries, and agroforestry
• Contribution to climate change mitigation through increased carbon sinks
• Improved resilience of coastal populations to environmental shocks

▶Application Process

• States/UTs identify potential sites and prepare detailed project reports (DPRs)
• DPRs are submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for appraisal and approval
• Funds are allocated based on approved projects, often through convergence with MGNREGA and CAMPA
• Implementation is carried out by state forest departments, local bodies, and community organizations
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project progress and outcomes

₹ Budget Allocation

900

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Shared between Central Government (CAMPA/Budgetary allocation) and State Governments through convergence with MGNREGS.

Historical Context

Announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to commemorate India's G20 Presidency and commitment to environmental stewardship.