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National Assessment of Shoreline Change - Andhra Pradesh Coast

The Centre has released Shoreline Change Maps for Andhra Pradesh Coast. For more details click here.
For details on project - National Assessment of Shoreline Change click here

CBD - COP 2011

The Centre participated in COP 2012 held at Hyderabad. It displayed 3D models of Chilika Lake demonstrating the importance of preserving biodiversity in Asia's biggest lagoon. The Centre also released a special publication on this occasion.
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ESRI India SAG (Special achievement in GIS) Award - 2012

ImageAs coastal populations continue to grow, and community infrastructures are threatened by erosion, there has been an increased demand for accurate information regarding shoreline changes. NCSCM has successfully completed the “National Shoreline Change Assessment” for the entire coast of mainland India with the extensive use of GIS Technology. The study has provided sound technical and analytical information to develop recommendations for coastal sediment management and the roles of the Central and State government's participation in shoreline management.

For this unique and appealing application of GIS technology in holistic assessment of shoreline change, ESRI India is pleased to honor NCSCM, Chennai with ESRI India SAG (Special achievement in GIS) award for the year 2012.

Welcome to National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management

The July 2009 Swaminathan Committee Report - “FINAL FRONTIER” proposed an Agenda to protect the ecosystem and habitat of India’s coast for conservation and livelihood security”. Some of the major recommendations of the Report include.

  • Coastal Zone Management approach shall be based on an integrated approach keeping in view the diversity of coast
  • Development along the coastal stretches based on the hazard line, taking into consideration flooding and erosion
  • Inclusion of the ocean zone
  • Setting up of Institute for Coastal Zone Management to address the policy and legal issues
  • Address the pollution of coastal areas and its water in a in a time bound manner
  • Identify and map all the coastal eco-sensitive areas such as mangroves, corals, turtle breeding areas, etc. areas and protect them
  • Develop bioshield along the coastal stretches
  • A separate management plan for Islands

The Committee its Report “Final Frontier” advised the Ministry to set aside the Notification, but strengthen the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 by incorporating various recommendations listed in the Report.