Mangrove & Riverbank Restoration along the Mirdang
Community-led mangrove plantation and riverbank protection beside the Mirdang river.
Problem
Riverbank erosion and mangrove loss threaten villages, farmland and freshwater access across the delta.
Geography
Mirdang riverbank, South 24 Parganas, Sundarbans region
Target group
Riverside villages, farmers, women's self-help groups, youth volunteers.
Timeline
Seasonal plantation cycles aligned with monsoon.
Partners
Community volunteers, Sharda Maa Centre
Impact indicators
Saplings planted and surviving; riverbank area stabilised (to be verified).
Objectives
Restore mangrove cover; stabilise riverbanks; build community stewardship; integrate with eco-tourism learning.
Activities
Nursery raising; monsoon plantation drives; community awareness; monitoring; integration with Sharda Maa eco-learning visits.
Expected outputs
Mangrove saplings planted; community volunteer participation; monitoring records.
Expected outcomes
Reduced erosion; restored mangrove belt; strengthened community environmental stewardship.
Funding
Funding requirement
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