(a) the details of the Ocean changes recorded by the Indian Scientists;
(b) whether there are implications of these for the Indian climatic
conditions and environment; and
(c) if so, the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to
safeguard against them ?
MINISTER OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT ( DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI )
(a), (b) and (c) One of the changes expected due to variations in climatic conditions
related to the ocean is the changes in sea levels. The Department of Ocean
Development is monitoring the changes in sea level by establishing a
network of tide gauges along the Indian coast and islands, to continuously
measure the sea levels. In view of the uncertainties associated with sea level
rise predictions, most of the work undertaken at present is mainly of research
nature.