Expert Appraisal Committee insists on eco-friendly redesign for dugong conservation centre at Manora in Thanjavur district
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Why in news
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) directed the Tamil Nadu government to redesign the International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora to minimize ecological impact in a CRZ-III No Development Zone.
Background
The EAC of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change flagged the use of conventional cement and concrete for a project covering 22,000 square metres. The committee recommended timber-based, prefabricated, or composite materials to protect the coastal ecosystem.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceManora is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.
- FactThe proposed project covers approximately 22,000 square metres.
- EnvironmentDugong is the target species for the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre.
- BodyThe Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) operates under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- FactThe project site falls within the CRZ-III No Development Zone.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between infrastructure development and coastal conservation in India. How can nature-sensitive design mitigate the ecological impact of conservation projects?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing infrastructure requirements with strict CRZ-III No Development Zone restrictions
- Material transition: Shifting from carbon-intensive concrete to timber-based or prefabricated sustainable construction
- Ecological integrity: Mitigating habitat fragmentation in coastal zones for marine mammal conservation
Keywords: CRZ-III · Ecological Sensitivity · Sustainable Construction · Coastal Zone Management · Biodiversity Conservation
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