National Coastal Mission 2.0

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Recently, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Guidelines for implementation of National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0), in New Delhi. 

About National Coastal Mission 2.0

• It is a Central Sector Scheme.
  • It will subsume the previous version National Coastal Mission (NCM 1.0) which was implemented from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
• Aim: NCM 2.0 aims at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of India’s coastal regions and unlocking the potential of the Blue economy.
• Financial Outlay: It has an approved outlay of ₹767 crore.
• Time Period: It would be implemented for the period from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Geographical Coverage
  • The Mission activities will be implemented in the Coastal States and UTs.
  • 9 Coastal States: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.
  • 4 Union Territories: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.

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Objectives of National Coastal Mission 2.0

• Promote adaptation and mitigation measures to address climate change impacts on coastal communities and ecosystems
• Conserve, protect, and manage fragile coastal and marine ecosystems including mangroves, brackish water wetlands, coral reefs, etc.
• Develop Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans (ICZMP) and Coastal Marine Spatial Plans (CMSP) to facilitate environmentally sound, climate-resilient Blue Economy development, including green and sustainable shoreline infrastructure.
• Support the development of diversified and resilient livelihood options for coastal communities.
• Prevent, abate, and control pollution of coastal and territorial marine waters
• Promote the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat and fulfil obligations arising from international treaties and conventions related to ocean and coastal environmental management.

Source: PIB