Question : SEA AND RIVER EROSION



(a) whether sea and river erosion affect environmental balance in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) & (b) : The Ministry of Water Resources has informed that no specific study has been commissioned in respect of sea and river erosion for assessing the impacts on the environmental balance.

(c) The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 permits shore protection measures to control coastal erosion and necessary safeguard measures are stipulated there under while approving any such project.