Sundarbans
Conservation Efforts for the Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported a growth in mangrove cover in West Bengal, including the Sundarbans, from 2,097 sq. km. in 2013 to 2,119.16 sq. km. in 2023, attributed to afforestation and eco-restoration initiatives. The government has implemented various measures to protect mangrove