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Pichavaram Mangrove Valuation: TEV Put at ₹2,485 Crore

3 September 20261 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYPichavaramMangroveValuation: TEV Putat ₹2,485 Crore3 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A fresh valuation exercise put a rupee figure on the Pichavaram mangroves, underlining how much carbon storage contributes to their worth.

Key facts

  • The Total Economic Value (TEV) of the mangroves was estimated at ₹2,485.38 crore.
  • Each hectare carries a value of ₹1.83 crore.
  • Soil organic carbon stock stands at 251.14 tonnes/ha.
  • The blue carbon component is valued at ₹1,612.40 crore, about 65% of the total.
ParameterFigure
Total Economic Value₹2,485.38 crore
Value per hectare₹1.83 crore
Soil organic carbon stock251.14 tonnes/ha
Blue carbon asset value₹1,612.40 crore (about 65%)

Significance

  • The numbers show that mangrove protection and carbon storage carry real economic weight, not just ecological value.

Exam angle

  • Site studied: Pichavaram mangroves.
  • Valuation concept: Total Economic Value (TEV).
  • Carbon term: blue carbon, which makes up the bulk of the estimated value.

Test yourself

1. In the Pichavaram mangrove valuation study, what was the estimated Total Economic Value?

The TEV was put at ₹2,485.38 crore.

2. In the Pichavaram mangrove study, roughly what share of total economic value came from blue carbon assets?

Blue carbon at ₹1,612.40 crore is around 65% of TEV.

3. The Pichavaram mangrove study estimated soil organic carbon stock at how many tonnes per hectare?

Soil organic carbon stock was 251.14 tonnes/ha.

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