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Beekeeping in Pichavaram Mangroves
July 8 , 2026
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- The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has launched a beekeeping initiative in the Pichavaram mangroves, Cuddalore, to improve the livelihood of the Irula tribal community.
- It is implemented through the Eco-Tourism Management Committee (ETMC) under the Climate Resilient Village (CRV) initiative.
- The project is funded with ₹25.37 lakh by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) under the TRIBES scheme.
- The project includes training in scientific beekeeping, honey processing, branding, and marketing under the "Pichavaram Mangrove Honey" brand.
- The initiative is expected to increase pollination, support natural mangrove regeneration, strengthen biodiversity, and improve the ecological resilience of the Ramsar-listed Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem.
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