mangrove plantation

They’re not environmentalists by label, but by life. These five individuals are restoring mangrove forests—vital, vanishing ecosystems that protect India’s coasts. From community projects to hands-on work in the mud, their actions speak louder than policies, showing how quiet persistence can outlast even the toughest climate threats.

L&T has planted mangroves across 150 hectares in Karanj and Hansot, Gujarat, through its Blue Carbon initiative. This effort has boosted farmer incomes and enhanced ecological balance, providing a sustainable livelihood while restoring biodiversity and protecting the coastal environment.