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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reaffirms its commitment to monitoring Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms as per the CRZ Notification, 2019. Under this framework, development activities in CRZ-I and CRZ-IV areas require clearance from MoEFCC, while activities in CRZ-II and CRZ-III are handled by respective Coastal
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The Regional Conference on Environment 2025 concluded on December 7, 2025, in Chennai, emphasizing the need for sustainable coastal management and better environmental practices. Led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, the conference discussed the significant impacts of plastic pollution, habitat loss, and climate change on India's 11,098.81
Coastal Regulation Zone
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has been implementing the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification since 1991 to protect coastal areas and ensure livelihood security for local communities. The CRZ Notification has undergone updates in 2011 and 2019, requiring coastal States and Union Territories to submit updated Coastal
Coastal Management
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Puducherry LG K. Kailashnathan met to discuss a comprehensive coastal action plan focusing on sustainable development, coastal management, and the Deep Ocean Mission. The plan aims to address coastal erosion, promote deep sea fishing, and explore seabed minerals, enhancing India's marine economy.