Keralam Chief Minister to launch ₹93.22-crore coastal protection project for Pozhiyoor
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Coastal erosion and climate adaptation: a relevant GS1 Geography and GS3 Disaster Management case study.
Why in news
The Kerala State government announced a ₹93.22-crore coastal protection project in Pozhiyoor to combat erosion and safeguard residents and infrastructure.
Background
The project involves a 1,700-metre-long coastal protection structure featuring groynes, seawalls, and tetrapods. It is being implemented by the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) using Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) funds.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject cost: ₹93.22 crore
- PlacePozhiyoor is located in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
- BodyKIIDC: Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation
- BodyKIIFB: Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board
- FactProject length: 1,700 metres
Prelims practice question
Which organization is the implementing agency for the coastal protection project in Pozhiyoor?
- (a)KSEB
- (b)KIIDC
- (c)Kerala Tourism
- (d)KSRTC
Show answer
Answer: (b) KIIDC — The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) is the agency implementing the project.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of coastal infrastructure projects in mitigating the impacts of climate change and coastal erosion in India's maritime states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological trade-offs: Impact of hard engineering structures like seawalls on local marine biodiversity and sediment transport
- Fiscal federalism: Role of state-level infrastructure funds (KIIFB) in addressing localized climate vulnerabilities
Keywords: Coastal Erosion · Climate Adaptation · Infrastructure Development · Disaster Mitigation
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