National Coastal Mission 2.0

• NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
• Approved outlay: ₹767 crore.
• Implementation period: 2025–26 to 2030–31.
• Coverage: 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories.
• Objective: Strengthen the resilience and sustainability of India’s coastal regions and unlock the potential of the Blue Economy.
• Key focus areas:
  • Coastal vulnerability assessment
  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Pollution management
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Sustainable tourism
  • Spatial planning
  • Research and capacity building
• Promotes convergence with ongoing government schemes and a whole-of-government approach.
• Seeks coordinated implementation between the Central Government, coastal States/UTs and stakeholders.
• The guidelines were launched on 30 September 2026.

Prelims Question

Q. With reference to the National Coastal Mission 2.0, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It is implemented across all Indian States and Union Territories.
3. Coastal ecosystem restoration and pollution management are among its focus areas.
4. It seeks to strengthen coastal resilience and promote the Blue Economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation: NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme of MoEFCC covering 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories, not all States/UTs. Its focus includes coastal resilience, ecosystem restoration, pollution management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable Blue Economy activities.