Apr 19, 2016. /Lesprom Network/. The Maharashtra government, India, has decided to establish a Mangrove Conservation Institute, a dedicated body for the conservation of mangroves across the state, ITTO reported.

In its latest budget the state government allocated Rs.1150 million for the new institute.
This will be first institution of its kind in the country dedicated to the conservation of mangroves and will play an important role in the protection and conservation of an ecologically sensitive zone.

An action plan for conservation and protection as well as the generation of employment opportunities and business activities is proposed.