State Component

Gujarat State Component

The Gulf of Kachchh has been identified under the ICZM project in Gujarat. The pilot investments are designed to demonstrate integrated management of ecological, economic and social concerns in the Gulf of Kachchh (a stretch of 180 km or 10 percent of the Gujarat coast). This component will also support pilot investments in:

  • Conservation and protection of coastal resources including mangrove and coastal shelterbelt plantation, coral reef regeneration, and the establishment of a marine resource information and conservation center.
  • Environment and pollution management by completing the sewerage system for Jamnagar City to prevent further degradation of the coral reefs.
  • Livelihood security of coastal communities including ecotourism and related livelihood improvement activities in the coastal villages within and outside forest areas
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Odisha State Component

The coastal stretches along Paradeep Damra- Gopalpur-Chilka have been identified for the Integrated Coastal Zone Management programs in Orissa. These two areas contain a large vulnerable population dependent on coastal resources. The pilot investments will include:

  • Conservation and protection of coastal resources including the Olive Ridley. turtle and other aquatic wildlife as well as an embankment at Pentha village.
  • Environment and pollution management system by completing the solid waste management system for the coastal town of Paradip.
  • Livelihood security of coastal communities including allied farming support in 60 villages near Chilika and Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary.
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West Bengal State Component

In West Bengal, the areas identified under ICZMP are Digha-Shankarpur and Sagar Island in Sunderbans. Pilot investments will complement the ICZM plan and include:

  • Conservation and protection of mangrove and coastal shelterbelt plantation.
  • The Pilot works in coastline protection in Digha Beach and the southern end of Sagar Island.
  • 100% household electrification in Sagar; development of a marine aquarium, a research center and a post-harvest handling and fish auction center in Digha.
  • Promotion of afforestation, small-scale eco-tourism activities to boost livelihood.
  • Providing cyclone shelters in coastal villages.
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