Bhubaneshwar, April 17 -- Odisha has reestablished itself as one of India's most successful models in mangrove restoration, delivering measurable ecological, economic, and climate outcomes at scale, claimed officials on Friday.
Mangrove forests with its intricate root system stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides.
Mangroves are regarded as natural barriers against the tidal surge and cyclones. Because of its rich mangrove cover, cyclonic storms from time to time have failed to make inroads into the wetland sites.
Odisha is endowed with a reserve of a mangrove forest area of 259.06 square kilometer with a major chunk lying in Bhitarkanika. It stands second only to Sundarbans in West Bengal....