International Day for Conservation of Mangroves on 26 July highlights importance of these ecosystems. India's mangrove cover has increased from 4,046 sq km in 1987 to 4,992 sq km in 2019. However, challenges remain, including habitat loss, climate change

Nirmala Sitharaman in the union budget 2023-24 speech introduced the MISHTI scheme. It stands for ‘Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes.’