Mangroves in Kolkata: The Gateway to the Majestic Sundarbans – Grow Billion Trees
Located at the mouth of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta, the mangroves in and around Kolkata play a vital role in protecting the city from natural disasters, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change. While the urban sprawl of Kolkata itself has limited mangrove cover, its proximity to the Sundarbans makes it a crucial hub for mangrove conservation efforts.