- Why in news
- A national-level workshop on MISHTI was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 8-9 January 2026, bringing together forest officials and experts on mangrove restoration.
- What it is
- MISHTI is a Government of India initiative for mangrove restoration along the coast. It aims to protect shorelines, conserve biodiversity and create livelihoods for coastal communities. It was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 and is run through convergence with MGNREGS, CAMPA funds and other sources.
- Full form and aim
- MISHTI stands for Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes. It stresses restoration, shoreline protection, biodiversity and livelihoods.
- Link to Mangrove Alliance for Climate
- The mission contributes to the goals of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC). India became an active member at COP-27 of the UNFCCC.
- Role of National CAMPA
- The CEO of National CAMPA presented the objectives and implementation framework of MISHTI at the workshop.
- Ministry
- MISHTI is handled by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Announcement
- MISHTI was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24.
Don’t confuse with MISHTI vs Mangrove Alliance for Climate: MISHTI is a national Indian scheme. MAC is an international partnership on mangroves that India joined.
Schemes: 52 Prelims questions since 2013, 10 in Prelims 2026 alone. They test features, the period and who funds it. In Mains, 33 news-triggered questions, mostly GS3.
Why it matters
- Mangroves protect coasts from cyclones and erosion and store carbon, aiding climate resilience.
- Links conservation to coastal livelihoods.
Problems
- Coordination among states and institutions is needed for effective implementation.
- Coastal development and encroachment threaten mangrove areas.
Way forward
- Strengthen state-level coordination and share best practices.
- Involve coastal communities in planting and upkeep.
Put in your answer
MAC membership: India became an active member of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate at COP-27, linking MISHTI to global climate goals.
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- 2026Prelims Q23Which statements explain mangroves' rationale for climate resilience and coastal protection
UPSC’s own questions that come close to this issue, from our Prelims and Mains banks.
Prelims practice · Single answer
Ours, not from a UPSC paper
With reference to MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes), which one of the following statements is correct?
Select the correct answer.
True or false?
1 of 6
Statements the way Prelims prints them. Say first, then see the fact.
1.MISHTI is implemented under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
True. The Environment Ministry runs MISHTI; the release is from that Ministry.
2.MISHTI was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24.
True. It was a Budget 2023-24 announcement.
3.India became an active member of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate during COP-27 of the UNFCCC.
True. India joined the MAC as an active member at COP-27.
4.MISHTI aims only at mangrove restoration and does not address livelihoods of coastal communities.
False. MISHTI also aims at tangible livelihood opportunities for coastal communities.
5.MISHTI was launched at COP-27 of the UNFCCC.
False. MISHTI was announced in Budget 2023-24; COP-27 is only when India became an active MAC member.
6.MISHTI is administered by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
False. It is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Written by us from the release, not by UPSC; checked by a second model.
Worth revising until Prelims 2027: most news questions come within two years of the event.