The Andhra Pradesh government identified 45 acres of land along the Kakinada coast
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Blue Economy and disaster management: a GS3 case study on oceanographic data and coastal resilience.
Why in news
The Andhra Pradesh government identified 45 acres of land in Kakinada for a regional branch of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
Background
The project is estimated to cost ₹100 crore and will serve approximately seven lakh people along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The MoU was signed between the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board and INCOIS (under the Ministry of Earth Sciences) at the 31st CII Partnership Summit.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyINCOIS: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences
- FactThe proposed Kakinada regional branch will be established on 45 acres of identified land
- FactThe project cost is estimated at ₹100 crore
- S&TINCOIS functions include providing tsunami early warnings, ocean-state forecasts, and potential fishing zone information
- PlaceThe nearest existing INCOIS centre is located in Hyderabad
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), consider the following statements:
- The proposed Kakinada regional branch will be established on 100 acres of land.
- INCOIS operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- INCOIS functions include providing tsunami early warnings and ocean-state forecasts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The project will be established on 45 acres of identified land.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of oceanographic data and early warning systems in enhancing coastal resilience and blue economy prospects in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data democratization: Enhancing small-scale fisheries' access to real-time tuna availability and ocean-state forecasts
- Disaster mitigation: Strengthening tsunami early warning infrastructure along the Bay of Bengal coastline
Keywords: Blue Economy · Oceanic Research · Disaster Management · Coastal Resilience · Maritime Services
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