Question : COASTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMME

(a) whether the Government is envisaging a Coastal Protection Programme to be implemented in the country to overcome beach erosion;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to establish a Regional Office of Central Water Commission at Kanyakumari to oversee the programme; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ)

(a) No Sir, the National Coastal Protection Project (NCPP) has not been finalized.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.