On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two schemes--Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes)--aimed at reviving the country's wetlands and mangroves. 

Amrit Dharohar Yojana

• The scheme was first announced by the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the 2023-24 Union budget.

• Amrit Dharohar aims to achieve sustainable ecosystem development over the next three years with the help of local communities.

MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes)

• The scheme was first announced by the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the 2023-24 Union budget.

• This will facilitate mangrove plantation on salt lands along the sea coast of India.

• It aims at intensive afforestation of coastal mangrove forests.

• The MISHTI scheme envisages the development of mangroves covering nearly 540 sq km, spreading across 11 states and two union territories over five years, starting from FY2023-24.

• The Centre will cover 80% of the project cost, while state governments will contribute the remaining 20%.