Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav today launched the Guidelines for the implementation of the National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0, in New Delhi.
The Central Sector Scheme, with an approved outlay of 767 crore rupees, will be implemented until 2030-31 across nine coastal states and four Union Territories of the country. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said the scheme aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of India’s coastal regions and unlock the potential of the blue economy.
Launching the guidelines, Mr. Yadav said the Mission will strengthen coastal resilience through vulnerability assessments, ecosystem restoration, pollution management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism, spatial planning, research and capacity building. He added that the Mission will also promote ease of doing business through a clear and streamlined implementation framework.
