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Mangrove Restoration in Ghoramara Island

Mangrove Restoration in Ghoramara Island
  • Supported By: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL CSR)
  • Location: Ghoramara Island, South 24 Parganas, Sundarbans, West Bengal.
  • Duration: 2021-2024

Project Overview

This initiative addressed one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the Sundarbans. The objective was to restore degraded coastal areas, enhance biodiversity and build resilience among displaced and at-risk communities

Key Components

  • • Plantation of 79,200 mangrove saplings across 18 hectares of eroded coastline.
  • • Engagement of 40 local women in mangrove nursery management and monitoring of planted saplings
  • • 250 women engaged during seed collection and plantation drives.
  • • Community-based awareness drives on climate resilience and the ecological importance of mangroves across 7 villages.
  • • Livelihood strengthening through aquaculture, apiculture, homestead poultry & duckery and climate smart agriculture.

Impact So Far

  • • Over 1,150 families protected through enhanced natural buffers against cyclones and tidal surges.
  • • Improved biodiversity and carbon sequestration in a region facing rapid land loss.
  • • Promotion of gender equity through income-generating roles for women.

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