Q. Consider the following statements with respect to National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR):
1.It was earlier called the Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management Programme.
2.It is envisaged to develop and improve the country’s capabilities in addressing the challenging problems prevailing in the coastal zone
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: In 1997, Government of India implemented Environment Management Capacity Building (EMCB) programme for a period of five years, funded by the International Development Association through the World Bank.
- The Department of Ocean Development (DOD) established a Project Directorate i.e., Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management (ICMAM-PD), at Chennai in January,1998 with the approval of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to implement the EMCB programme.
- In order to provide a long-term organisational framework to continue research activities, the Project Directorate is designated as the “National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR)” an attached office of MoES.
- NCCR is envisaged to develop and improve the country’s capabilities in addressing the challenging problems prevailing in the coastal zone, which have societal, economic and environmental implications.
- These activities of NCCR would be an integral part of the Ministry’s mission to offer scientific and technical support to coastal communities and stakeholders for integrated and sustainable use of resources towards socio-economic benefit of the society.
Source: Forum IAS
