Government Appointment & Networking

DCZMA Membership & Governance

Mr. S. Meerasa appointed as Member of the District Coastal Zone Management Authority (DCZMA), Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu (2024–2027) — formal recognition of his expertise in coastal ecosystem management and policy.

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DCZMA Member — Tiruvallur District Tamil Nadu State Government • 2024–2027

The Appointment

District Coastal Zone Management Authority

🏛 What is DCZMA?

The District Coastal Zone Management Authority is a statutory body constituted under the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification by MoEFCC, Government of India. It oversees management, regulation, and protection of coastal zones at the district level.

🏆 Why Mr. Meerasa?

His appointment reflects the Tamil Nadu State Government's confidence in his decades of expertise in mangrove ecosystem management, coastal community development, and wetland conservation at Pulicat Lake.

📋 Role & Responsibilities

Mr. Meerasa contributes to decisions on coastal zone regulation, protection of mangrove and wetland areas, sustainable use of coastal resources, and community-based coastal governance in Tiruvallur District.

India Mangrove Conclave 2024

IMC 2024 — NCCR, Chennai

Mr. Meerasa represented MFI at the India Mangrove Conclave (IMC) 2024 at the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai — a national conference on mangrove ecosystems covering science, policy, and sustainable management.

🌎 MFI's Participation

MFI shared its ground-level CBEMR experience, community engagement models, and carbon credit initiatives — contributing to the national discourse on scalable mangrove restoration frameworks.

Networking & Collaboration

Building Conservation Partnerships

MFI actively networks with government bodies, universities, research institutions, NGOs, and corporate partners to strengthen the coalition for mangrove conservation across Tamil Nadu and Pan-India.

Partner with MFI on Coastal Governance

MFI's formal role in coastal zone management and active participation in national conservation forums make us a trusted partner for government, research, and corporate collaboration.