Bhupender Yadav launches guidelines for ₹767-crore National Coastal Mission 2.0
On 30 September 2026 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0, a ₹767-crore Central Sector Scheme to run till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.
Summary
NCM 2.0 aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of India's coastal regions and unlock the potential of the Blue Economy. It covers vulnerability assessments, ecosystem restoration, pollution management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism, spatial planning, research and capacity building. It will be implemented with coastal States/UTs and stakeholders.
Key facts
- Scheme
- National Coastal Mission 2.0 (Central Sector Scheme)
- Outlay
- ₹767 crore
- Period
- Till 2030-31
- Coverage
- 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories
- Ministry
- Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Minister Bhupender Yadav)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the approved outlay of National Coastal Mission 2.0, whose guidelines were launched in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹767 crore
NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of ₹767 crore, to be implemented till 2030-31.
National Coastal Mission 2.0 will be implemented across how many coastal States and Union Territories?
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Correct answer: A — 9 States and 4 UTs
NCM 2.0 will be implemented till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.