Question : MAPPING OF COASTLINE

(a) whether the Government has any plan to map the country`s vast coastline, identify areas vulnerable to high tides, rising sea levels and coastal erosion in an unusually comprehensive hazard mapping exercise;

(b) if so, the details thereof, along with the associated timelines;

(c) the aims and objectives of such mapping along with the funds allocated and utilised for the purpose;

(d) the view of the concerned States in this regard; and

(e) whether the Government has sought/ received any assistance from International Development Banks viz. World Bank, Asia Development Bank etc. and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (e) : The Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change has initiated the World Bank assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project [ICZM]. Under this project, the Mininstry has assigned the work of mapping, delineation and demarcation of the hazard lines to Survey of India with a cost of Rs. 125 Cr, of which Rs. 55.61 utilized as on 31st March 2015. As per the Survey of India, the completion date of the hazard line is 31/12/2017.