Mangroves are plant communities that thrive in the harsh, salty conditions of tropical and subtropical intertidal zones around the world. Mangroves are ecosystems of paramount ecological importance and socio-economic value, providing a wealth of benefits, including shoreline protection, nursery habitats for fisheries, and carbon sequestration. They are one of the world’s most significant reservoirs of biological and genetic diversity. Despite covering a mere 0.7% of the world’s tropical forested area, mangrove deforestation is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, accounting for around 10% of emissions from deforestation worldwide. Mangrove forests are facing severe threats from climate change, sea-level rise, and human activities in coastal regions. This chapter highlights the diversity of mangroves in India, their present status, distribution across the coastal states, threatened species of mangroves in India and the significant threats faced by the Indian mangroves. This chapter also provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of legal protection, restoration efforts, and conservation strategies for mangrove ecosystems in India. It highlights the existing legislative frameworks and policies in place to safeguard these vital ecosystems, as well as ongoing rehabilitation and restoration activities. Furthermore, this chapter offers recommendations and suggestions for effective conservation and management practices to ensure the long-term protection and sustainability of mangroves.