Chennai: The World Bank has approved two projects worth $372 million to India, consisting of a $222-million IDA credit for the integrated coastal zone management project (ICZMP) and a $150-million IDA credit in additional financing for the ongoing Karnataka rural water supply and sanitation project((KRWSS), according to a release.

The World Bank has approved credit worth USD 372 million for two projects related to coastal zone management and water supply and sanitation in Karnataka.

ONGOLE, June 4: The minister for major industries, Mr Kanna Lakshminarayana, said on Friday at Singarayakonda that the state government was going to develop at least one port in each coastal district from Nellore to Srikakulam.

BHUBANESWAR: A special component has been proposed under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project to expand the present monitoring mechanisms of dolphins and birds.

BHUBANESWAR: The state Government has decided to spend Rs 25.6 crore for creating alternative livelihood options for fishermen under the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) project.

KOCHI,: Fisheries Minister S Sarma has said the plan for the development of coastal area at an investment of Rs 5 crore should be submitted to the government within 15 days.

The details should reach the government through the Coastal Development Corporation before June 25, he said on Thursday during a meeting convened to discuss the matter.

BHUBANESWAR: Some of the critically-important coastal eco-systems of Orissa are set to get a special mention when the Centre restores the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 1991 with certain amendments shortly.

Both Bhitarkanika and Chilika figure in the draft for the significance they hold to the Indian coast.

Goa

KOLKATA, 3 MAY: The World Bank in collaboration with the Centre and state governments has taken up a pilot scheme ~ Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project ~ in West Bengal, Gujarat and Orissa for overall development of the coastal regions of these states.