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Tamil Nadu: Coastal areas of Thoothukudi District witness degradation, aff
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The coastal areas of Thoothukudi District are currently experiencing accelerated degradation, resulting in damage to fishermen's boats and fishing equipment. This situation is also affecting coastal livelihoods, which are under serious threat.
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Gujarat expands Mangrove cover, strengthens natural coastal shield
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Gujarat has rapidly expanded its mangrove cover, adding over 253 sq km since 2001 to strengthen coastal protection and boost marine life. Community efforts and government programmes, including the MISHTI scheme, have helped restore ecosystems, with officials reporting reduced erosion and
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PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for Rs 34,200 crore development
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of the maritime sector initiatives, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock. He also laid the foundation stone of a new container terminal and associated facilities
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Central govt. and ADB sign loan agreement of USD 42 mn for coastal protect
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 42 million loan to provide coastal and riverbank protection to increase resilience of local communities and natural ecosystems in the state of Maharashtra.
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Asian Development Bank approves USD 42 million loan for coastal protection
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 42 million loan to provide coastal and riverbank protection ecosystems in Maharashtra.
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Scheme for coastal protection in Kerala finalized in manifesto: BJP's Raje
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Rajeev Chandrasekhar,BJP's Lok Sabha Candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday claimed that people have been demanding coastal protection in Kerala and therefore a whole scheme for the same has been finalized.
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan opens seawall project in Chellanam today
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], June 11 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the construction of coastal protection activities worth Rs 344 crore in Chellanam on Saturday. Though the official opening was postponed earlier due to the pandemic, the seawall works were launched in F
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Ocean acidification could impact people globally, claims study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 26 (ANI): A recent study suggests that ocean acidification could have a serious impact on over a million people globally who depend on coastal protection, fisheries, and aquaculture.
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