Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Great Green Wall Project Planned Along Andhra Pradesh Coast
Imagine a long, green wall of trees and plants along the Andhra Pradesh coast!
This wall, almost 1,034 kilometers long, is being planned to help protect people and the environment.
It will act like a shield against big waves and storms.
People will plant trees like mangroves and palmyras near the shore.
This project involves many groups, including local communities, to make sure it works well.
They will get money from different programs, helping to make the coast a safer and healthier place.
The Andhra Pradesh forest department plans a 'great green wall' along the coastline.
The wall will cover a 1,034-kilometer stretch, with a width of 50 to 200 meters.
The project aims to mitigate cyclones, tsunamis, and protect coastal communities.
Plantation will include mangroves, palmyras, and shelterbelts, with community participation.
Funding will come from various sources, including government schemes and CSR funds.
- Who
- AP forest department, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- A green wall project along the AP coastline involving plantation of mangroves and other trees.
- When
- The project is planned for five years.
- Where
- Along the 1,034km coastline of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Godavari and Krishna delta areas.
- Why
- To protect coastal communities, reduce climate impact, and improve water quality.
- Project Goal
- Mitigate cyclones, tsunamis, reduce wave energy, and protect coastal communities.
- Length of Wall
- 1,034 kilometers
- Width of Wall
- 50 to 200 meters
- Key Plantations
- Mangroves, palmyras, casuarina, shelterbelts
- Involved Groups
- Self-Help Groups, eco-clubs, MGNREGS workers, fishermen
- Funding Sources
- Agroforestry schemes, CAMPA, MGNREGS, CSR funds