❖ The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has planted around 37,500 mangrove propagules over an extent of 25 hectares at Kudikadu village in Cuddalore district.

❖ This will be carried out under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission.

❖ For the first time, away from the existing mangrove area was identified as the favourable for mangrove plantation.

❖ The Rehabilitation of Coastal Habitats scheme is being implemented for another three years from 2023-24 to 2025-26 covering ten districts.