Coastal protection project cleared to shield Vizag shoreline
The Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet has approved a project to mitigate sea erosion along the Visakhapatnam coastline. The initiative, funded largely by the central government, aims to protect vulnerable beach stretches from long-term environmental damage.
Why it matters
Coastal erosion poses a significant threat to urban infrastructure and tourism, requiring sustainable engineering solutions to combat the effects of climate change and industrial development.
The State Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a comprehensive coastal sea erosion mitigation project along the Visakhapatnam coastline. The project, is estimated to cost between ₹172 to ₹175 crore, aims to protect the city’s vulnerable stretches of the shore between RK Beach and Bheemunipatnam (Bheemili) from sea erosion.
The Centre has allocated ₹175 crore under the Disaster Management Response Fund for the project. Under the approved funding pattern, the Centre’s share will be 90%, while the State government share will be 10%.
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