Gujarat Ecology Commission
Endearing Environment
Gujarat Ecology Commission
Endearing Environment
Objectives |
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| 1. | To Study the existing mangrove structure in the context of shore line protection and stabilization by mangrove forest |
| 2. | To Identify and select the potential native mangrove and associated species for plantation keeping in view the ecological suitability |
| 3. | To Formulate site specific plantation strategy and execute it with the active support of port authorities adopting appropriate techniques. |
| 4. | To prepare a plan for long term conservation and monitoring of the developed mangrove forests. |
| 5. | To create awareness among the local community, industrial groups and other stakeholders in respect of mangrove conservation. |
| Funded by | |
| Various Corporate partners like Adani, NIKO, AMBUJA, PIPAVA PORT, SHELL etc | |
| Size of funding | |
Starting from 16.0 lakhs to Rs. 48.0 lakh |
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| Description of project | |
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Gujarat Ecology Commission is introduced Public Private Partnerships model in the filed of community based Mangrove plantation first time in the state, in which corporate partner is responsible for funding and monitoring, while Community Based Organization (A Village level Organization) is share the responsibility of project implementation and Commission played role as Facilitator. GEC along with CBOs had developed total 1490 ha Mangrove Plantation through active involvement of Coastal Community and corporate partners in the Surat, Bharuch, Kachchh and Bhavanagar districts of the State. A complete list of projects undertaken in this programme is described in following table. |
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| Date of commencement | |
| April-06 | |
| Due date | |
| NA | |
| Publications/Outcomes/Reports/News clippings/Photos | |
Increased in Mangrove cover in the State through involvement of corporate partners Increase capacity building of local coastal community to manage surrounding Natural Resources |
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| Project Manager Name | |
| Nischal Joshi | |
| Designation & e-mail | |
| - | |
| Status (Active/Closed) | |
Active |
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- Mangroves are salt tolerant plants growing on the coastal zone in the inter tidal area, and in estuaries of rivers.
- These plants occur in the world in tropical and subtropical areas.
- The Mangroves in Gujarat are second only to the Mangroves in the West Bengal on the East Coast in terms of area, occurring in about 936 sq. km.
- GEC has undertaken eco-restoration of mangroves covering about 6000 ha area along Gulf of Kachchh, Gulf of Khambhat and other stretches