L&T has planted mangroves across 150 hectares in Karanj and Hansot, Gujarat, through its Blue Carbon initiative. This effort has boosted farmer incomes and enhanced ecological balance, providing a sustainable livelihood while restoring biodiversity and protecting the coastal environment.
The coastal villages of Karanj and Katpor in Surat’s Hansot block are enveloped by a thriving mangrove forest, a lush sea of green. Once nearly barren wasteland just 15 years ago, these areas have since transformed, offering villagers a sustainable livelihood and improving their economic well-being.
“The growth of mangroves has helped increase the income of both farmers and fishermen, with improved crop yields leading to higher profits. What was once a barren area has now become a thriving ecosystem, benefiting not only the community but also the environment. The mangroves have even attracted new species of birds and animals to the villages, adding to the region’s biodiversity,” says…