(a) the total coastal areas in kilometers in gujarat; and
(b) the steps taken for development of the same?
(a) the total coastal areas in kilometers in gujarat; and
(b) the steps taken for development of the same?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI KAPIL SIBAL )
(a) The total length of the coastline of Gujarat is about 1600 km.
(b) The Government of Gujarat has enacted policies for development of industries, port and tourism and these sectors are relevant to the coastal areas.
The Industrial Policy and the Port policy of Gujarat envisages an integrated port development strategy consisting of creation of port facilities, industrialization and development of infrastructure facilities. The tourism policy proposes to identify different beaches in Gujarat and work out detailed action plan for the development of these beaches to attract tourists.