Question : CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS ALONG COASTAL AREAS



(a) whether the Government have any proposal for constructing walls along coastal areas to avoid inflow of saline water;

(b) if so, whether the Government have formulated any scheme in this regard; and

(c) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES ( SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) to (c) At present, there is no such proposal. However, there are two schemes under consideration of the Government of India for protection of vulnerable coastal reaches from sea and river erosion which include
(i) National Coastal Protection Project (NCPP) for protection of critical vulnerable coastal reaches from sea erosion in the maritime States/UTs which is under formulation. The proposals received from various States/UTs are under different stages for inclusion in National Coastal Protection Project, which will be finalized on receipt of modified proposals from States/UTs.
(ii) A proposal for Centrally Sponsored Scheme for protection of critical reaches from sea erosion and anti river erosion works which is in the process of formulation.