Conservation project mooted

Thiruvananthapuram: The government will prepare an action plan with Central assistance for conserving mangroves in the State, Forest Minister Benoy Viswom has said.

Replying to questions in the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Viswom said the government would work out the action plan for mangrove conservation in consensus with the Opposition. He also said the government would not approve development projects that would upset biodiversity.