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Mangroves cover more than 4387 sq.km area in India as per the latest India State of Forest Report.

Geographical Factors Responsible for Growth

1Presence of delta - River delta bring essential nutrients that support mangrove growth of Sundarban

2Rainfall - Mangroves restrict JOD(-150) cm can per year for growth

3Rainfall Mangroves restrict JOD(-150) cm can per year for growth

Role in Coastal Ecology

1Ecosystem services, such as purification of water, groundwater recharge and regulating micro-climate

2Provide habitat to animals - both land & aquatic by Beyond stages in Sundarbans

3Disaster management - They act as shelter belt and about impacts of cyclones, tsunamis & floods

1Complex clay soils and polderic soils help in mangroves growth

2High relative humidity (more than 70%) helps in mangroves growth

Role in Coastal Ecology

1Ecosystem services, such as purification of water, groundwater recharge and regulating micro-climate

2Provide habitat to animals - both land & aquatic by Beyond stages in Sundarbans

3Disaster management - They act as shelter belt and about impacts of cyclones, tsunamis & floods

Steps taken to Conserve Mangroves

1MISHRI - scheme to protect mangrove & livelihood

2SAMGE (Sustainable Aquaculturim Mangrove Geographe)

3CRZ regulation to prevent unauthorised and anti-ecological development

Mangrove play important role in coastal ecosystem regulation their conservation as highlight in charter of Global Mangrove Alliance.

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Conclusion

Mangrove play important role in coastal ecosystem regulation their conservation as highlight in charter of Global Mangrove Alliance.

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Diagram

Map of India showing mangrove distribution across coastal regions, with labels indicating states like Gujarat, Sundarbans, Mumbai, and Andaman regions.

Provides specific statistical data
Includes India map showing distribution
Lists geographical factors systematically
Discusses ecological and economic roles
Mentions disaster management importance
Identifies soil types and climate requirements
Discusses multiple ecosystem services
Lists conservation schemes and policies
References global initiatives
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SATTWIK SATYAKAM

AIR 1002025

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Topic

Physical Geography - Distribution of Natural Resources

Mangrove Ecosystems and Geographical Distribution

Geographic factors responsible for mangrove growth

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Technical and explanatory

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