# Tamil Nadu’s first Mangrove Conservation Centre to come up at Muzhukuthurai 2026-08-08T18:43:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Tamil Nadu’s first Mangrove Conservation Centre will come up at Muzhukuthurai near Killai in Cuddalore district at a cost of ₹26.50 crore. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday by Chief Conservator of Forests A. Periasamy under the Tamil Nadu Shoreline Restoration Initiative (TN-SHORE). The centre aims to promote mangrove conservation, scientific research, climate resilience, environmental education, and sustainable eco-tourism. Pichavaram, nearby, hosts one of India’s largest and most ecologically-sensitive mangrove forests but lacked dedicated conservation infrastructure. The project emerged after extensive stakeholder consultations in which local communities raised livelihood concerns. The district administration and forest department have promised to consider requests for solar streetlights, drinking water, and eco-tourism infrastructure under appropriate government programmes. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Cuddalore, eco-tourism, Mangrove conservation, Pichavaram, Ramsar Convention, Tamil Nadu Shoreline Restoration Initiative Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadus-first-mangrove-conservation-centre-to-come-up-at-muzhukuthurai/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadus-first-mangrove-conservation-centre-to-come-up-at-muzhukuthurai/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.