MISHTI mangrove initiative – UGC NET Question

MISHTI stands for Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes. It aims to restore and expand mangrove cover using funds from schemes such as MGNREGA and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund. Mangroves provide coastal protection from storms, store large amounts of carbon and support fisheries-based livelihoods. The programme therefore links climate resilience, biodiversity and income generation.

Option A:
This option is incorrect because MISHTI is not about exotic species in Himalayan regions; it focuses on coastal mangroves.

Option B:
This option correctly describes MISHTI’s goal of conserving and planting mangroves through convergence of existing programmes. It highlights both ecological and livelihood dimensions.

Option C:
MISHTI does not promote deep-sea mining; such activities could harm marine ecosystems that the initiative seeks to support.

Option D:
Hard sea walls may sometimes be used for coastal protection, but MISHTI emphasises nature-based solutions via mangroves rather than just concrete structures.