National Coastal Mission 2.0 Launched for Coastal Resilience

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The Union Environment Minister introduced guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0) to build climate resilience.
This Central Sector Scheme operates with an outlay of ₹767 crore covering the period from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
The mission spans across 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories to conserve marine ecosystems.
Key targets include establishing management plans for 1,000 km of priority coastline and expanding mangrove restoration efforts.

The Union Environment Minister launched the official implementation guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0) in New Delhi.

National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0) is a Central Sector Scheme featuring a financial outlay of ₹767 crore running from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
The scheme acts as an integrated framework for climate resilience, habitat restoration, and sustainable livelihoods, replacing the original mission starting 16th May 2025.
This project builds upon India's Blue Economy vision, earlier coastal initiatives, the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZMP) pilot project, and existing mangrove and coral reef schemes.
The overarching vision focuses on safeguarding marine ecosystems while driving inclusive economic development and sustainable resource usage.
Core objectives include climate adaptation, conserving mangroves, coral reefs, and wetlands, reducing pollution, and creating Coastal Marine Spatial Plans (CMSPs).
The mission operates through five primary components covering blue economic growth, vulnerability reduction, climate adaptation, capacity building, and project management.
It spans nine coastal States and four Union Territories across India's coastline.
Anticipated outcomes include spatial management for 1,000 km of priority coast, mangrove and coral restoration, improved water quality, and green shoreline infrastructure.
Its broader significance lies in protecting vulnerable coastlines from erosion, flooding, and salinity while supporting national goals like Blue Economy Vision 2047 and Viksit Bharat.

NCM 2.0 is a central scheme targeted at upgrading coastal sustainability and supporting coastal communities.
The total approved financial budget for the mission stands at ₹767 crore.
The mission implementation period extends through the financial year 2030-31.
The coverage encompasses 9 coastal States alongside 4 Union Territories.
Key priority areas include vulnerability mapping, ecosystem restoration, pollution control, biodiversity protection, and sustainable tourism.