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MoEFCC Launches Guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launches the Guidelines for implementation of National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 in New Delhi. The guidelines relate to a Central Sector Scheme covering India’s coastal States and Union Territories.
National Coastal Mission 2.0:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme type | NCM 2.0 comprises a Central Sector Scheme. |
| Linkage with previous version | NCM 2.0 provides for subsuming National Coastal Mission (NCM 1.0), which is implemented from 2021-22 to 2025-26. |
| Purpose | NCM 2.0 provides for strengthening resilience and sustainability of India’s coastal regions and unlocking the potential of the Blue economy. |
| Financial outlay | NCM 2.0 has an approved outlay of ₹767 crore. |
| Implementation period | NCM 2.0 applies to the period from 2025-26 to 2030-31. |
| Nodal ministry | NCM 2.0 is governed by the Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. |
| Geographical coverage | Mission activities apply to coastal States and Union Territories: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal; Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep. |
| Objectives | NCM 2.0 comprises objectives: promote adaptation and mitigation measures for climate change impacts on coastal communities and ecosystems; conserve, protect, and manage fragile coastal and marine ecosystems including mangroves, brackish water wetlands, and coral reefs; develop Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans (ICZMP) and Coastal Marine Spatial Plans (CMSP) for environmentally sound, climate-resilient Blue Economy development including green and sustainable shoreline infrastructure; support 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. |