From saplings to safeguards: How Gujarat is nurturing mangrove growth

Nov 25, 2025

Gujarat: Mangroves are among nature’s strongest coastal protectors, and Gujarat—holding about 23.66% of India’s total mangrove cover—has made their conservation a major priority. In Dholera and Kutch, large-scale restoration drives have revived hundreds of hectares, helping Gujarat add 253.06 square kilometres of mangroves between 2001 and 2023. The impact is clear: stronger coastlines, richer marine life, and more migratory birds returning each year. Mangrove restoration is now a core pillar of the state’s environmental strategy. The Forest Department works closely with local villagers and industries—training them to raise strong seedlings, choose suitable sites, and protect...