Question raised in Rajya Sabha on roadmap for increasing mangrove forests, 06/08/2015
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on roadmap for increasing mangrove forests, 06/08/2015. Mangroves provide protection against cyclones and storms to the coastal areas. It is called Bio-shield against these natural calamities. Role of mangroves as protective cover to coastal areas has been studied and scientifically proved. The State-wise list of 38 mangrove sites is attached as Annexure.I.