A national level workshop on MISHTI Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes was held in Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh on 8 and 9 January 2026 bringing together forest officials experts and key stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable mangrove conservation restoration and coastal livelihoods.
The workshop was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan who acknowledged the leadership of the Prime Minister in advancing climate resilient development and thanked the Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change for supporting states through the MISHTI scheme. He emphasised the importance of collective action to protect mangrove ecosystems while ensuring tangible economic benefits for coastal communities.
A key presentation was delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of National CAMPA Anand Mohan who outlined the objectives and implementation framework of MISHTI. He explained that the initiative focuses on mangrove restoration shoreline protection biodiversity conservation and generation of sustainable livelihood opportunities for coastal populations. He noted that MISHTI also contributes to the goals of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate of which India became an active member during the twenty seventh Conference of Parties of the UN climate framework.
The presentation highlighted the critical role played by mangroves in enhancing climate resilience protecting coastlines from erosion and extreme weather events and supporting long term economic gains. Emphasis was laid on the need for coordinated efforts among states institutions and implementing agencies to ensure effective and timely execution of the programme.
The two day workshop provided a platform for sharing knowledge best practices and policy perspectives aimed at strengthening mangrove ecosystems across the country. Deliberations reinforced the commitment to sustainable coastal development and community centric conservation under the MISHTI framework.
