National Programme of Action for Coastal Pollution

01 Feb 2006 05 Jan 2007
The work to be carried out includes:

Preparation of the NPA essentially based on available secondary data/documents collected from authentic sources such as Central and State Pollution Control Boards/Environment Departments of the Coastal State and Union Territories and reputed National Scientific Institutions and other relevant agencies like Coast Guard, Directorate General of Shipping, Industry Organizations, Urban, Municipal and local Government Authorities etc.

The NPA prepared will lay down specific recommendations to control/prevent pollution of Coastal Waters from land-based activities in short term, medium term and long term plan. Approximate financial expenditure for such prevention of pollution shall also be indicated.