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Maharashtra Notifies Ratnagiri Extension as Protected Mangrove Reserve.

Environment | Dated: 24 Apr 2026

To rigorously combat massive coastal erosion, the Maharashtra government officially notified a heavily expansive 150 square kilometer extension to the Ratnagiri Coastal Zone. The newly protected zone strictly prevents completely illegal aquaculture in mangrove habitats.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Ratnagiri belt is one of the absolutely most biodiverse marine zones in Western India.
  • It serves as a deeply vital breeding ground for entirely endangered Olive Ridley turtles.
  • The declaration completely aligns with the central MISHTI scheme objectives.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Reserve: Ratnagiri Coastal.
  • State: Maharashtra.
  • Focus: Mangrove Protection.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which major coastal belt was recently granted a massive mangrove sanctuary extension by the Maharashtra government to prevent coastal erosion?

Correct Answer: Ratnagiri

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MISHTI Scheme

  • Full Form - Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes
  • Objective - Intensive afforestation of coastal mangroves