Question : CONSERVATION OF MANGROVES

(a) the total mangroves cover in the country especially in Mumbai;

(b) whether the Government has issued instructions to various States including Maharashtra to protect the mangroves in their States;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure implementation of instructions issued by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.