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National Coastal Mission 2.0

October 6 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 20 0

The National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 implementation guidelines were launched in New Delhi by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of ₹767 crore, to be implemented up to 2030–31.
It covers India’s coastal regions across 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories.
Its main objectives are to strengthen coastal resilience and sustainability and support the blue economy.
The mission includes coastal ecosystem restoration, pollution control, biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism and vulnerability assessment.