A month long course on community based mangrove conservation has begun from September 25, 2018 as a part of Green Skill Development Programme implemented by GEC-ENVIS Hub. The course is being conducted for 50 participants by sector experts in Bharuch district. The course details are as follows:
Course module
- Introduction to mangrove ecosystem, mangrove species diversity and ecosystem services
- Mangrove ecology and environment
- Mangrove associated flora and fauna
- Mangrove propagation and nursery techniques
- Transplantation of mangroves
- Threats and stress on mangroves
- Conservation & management strategies
- Socio-economic assessment and supplementary livelihoods
Opportunities to work
- Growing demand in field and lab technical posts
- Opportunities in the field of tourism industries (as tourist guides) in addition to NGOs, research institutions, universities etc.
- Self employment to coastal rural youth and socio-economic upliftment of coastal population in utilizing mangrove resources