Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Level Workshop on MISHTI Held in
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
प्रव तथ: 09 JAN 2026 12:40PM by PIB Delhi
A national-level workshop on MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes)
was successfully held in Andhra Pradesh on 8th and 9th January, 2026.
The workshop was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra...
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change National Level Workshop on MISHTI Held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh प्रव तथ: 09 JAN 2026 12:40PM by PIB Delhi A national-level workshop on MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) was successfully held in Andhra Pradesh on 8th and 9th January, 2026.
The workshop was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Pawan Kalyan. In his speech, he thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership. He also thanked Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav for supporting states in mangrove conservation through the MISHTI scheme. The workshop brought together forest officials, experts and stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable mangrove conservation and restoration.
A key presentation was delivered by Anand Mohan, Chief Executive Officer, National CAMPA, who highlighted the objectives and implementation framework of the MISHTI initiative. MISHTI envisages the development and conservation of mangrove ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on mangrove restoration, shoreline protection, biodiversity conservation and the generation of tangible livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. The mission contributes to the objectives of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC), of which India became an active member during COP-27 of the UNFCCC.
During the presentation, CEO, National CAMPA, underscored the critical role of mangroves in climate resilience, coastal protection and sustainable economic benefits, stressing the need for coordinated efforts among States and institutions for effective implementation.
The workshop served as a vital platform for knowledge sharing, best practices and policy dialogue, reinforcing the commitment towards strengthening mangrove ecosystems and ensuring sustainable coastal livelihoods under the MISHTI framework.
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