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First National Coral Reef Research Centre
December 2 , 2025
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- India will establish the National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI) in Chidiyatapu, South Andaman.
- The project cost is estimated at ₹120 crore under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- NCRRI will act as the national hub for coral reef research, monitoring, and conservation.
- The centre will focus on marine biodiversity assessments, reef restoration, and climate impact studies.
- Coral reefs reduce storm impact, acting as natural coastal barriers, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of India’s four biodiversity hotspots.
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