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SaciWATERs is pleased to announce its association with the Young Change Makers for Mangroves a national level youth digital storytelling contest organized by the Global Mangrove Alliance GMA India Chapter, in collaboration with the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society NEWS and supported by Axis Bank. The initiative invites young people between the ages of 18 and 30 from across India to use digital storytelling as a tool for mangrove conservation awareness. Themes Participants may submit entries under one of two themes Mangrove Biodiversity, or People and Mangroves, exploring the relationships between coastal communities and mangrove ecosystems. Entry Categories Entries may be submitted as a 30 second reel or photo story captured on a mobile phone, or as an original captioned photograph taken on a mobile device. Awards Six winners three from each category will be invited to attend the Young Change Makers for Mangroves Workshop in Kolkata on 18 March 2026, followed by a fully f