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Shoreline analysis of Tamil Nadu
December 26 , 2024
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- An analysis was done as part of the Shoreline Management Plan (SMP), mandated by the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011.
- The Shoreline analysis, conducted by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), has identified 69 erosional stretches along the Tamil Nadu coast, and flagged 20 sites that require reformation.
- Nearly 13.5% of Tamil Nadu’s coastline is occupied by artificial structures.
- Kanniyakumari and Tiruvallur stand out for having the highest concentration of coastal structures.
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