Committe formed for the protection of mangroves

Mr. Debi Goenka has been appointed as a member of the district wise committee appointed for the protection and conservation of the mangroves.

As per the affidavit filed by the Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra in the PIL no. 87/2006 for the protection of mangroves; stating that a district wise committee be formed to address the issues related to mangrove conservation. Pursuant to this a committee was formed by the District Collector with him chairing the committee.