The super cyclone AMPHAN 2020, has devastated the life in the world's largest delta in unprecedented ways affecting flora, fauna and people who live in and around.
Hoffman Foundation, Switzerland has graciously granted me a grant to work on Ecological Restoration of Sunderbans, India for 2020-21.
The activities taken up are:
1. Erosion Map study of the delta coastline
2. Water salinity and soil testing of inland ponds
3. Paddy, fruit tree, vegetable cultivation for local empowerment
4. Mangrove plantation for better resilience
5. Ecological awareness among locals
We are in the last phase of the project with significant results in pond restoration reducing salinity to provide fresh water for locals as well as yield fish for livelihood. By the end of the project we would be able to achieve the initial implementation of plantation, pond restoration and most importantly creating food bank for locals.
