Planning and Development Department

Government of Tamil Nadu

14.2.1 - Percentage change in area under Mangroves

Target 14.2 - By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Indicator Number 14.2.1
Description Percentage change in area under Mangroves
Indicator Type National Specific
Department Forest Department
Indicator Info None
Unit of Measure Percentage
S. No. Year Value Target year Target Value Source
1 2015 20.51 2020 - ISFR - 2015
2 2016 20.51 2020 - ISFR 2015
3 2017 4.25 2020 - ISFR 2017
4 2018 4.25 2020 - ISFR 2017
5 2019 -8.16 2020 - ISFR 2019 & 2017
6 2020 -8.16 2020 - ISFR 2019
7 2021 0.25 2020 - ISFR 2021
8 2022 0.25 2020 - ISFR 2021