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Island Coastal Protection Zones Overview by Shreya Goyal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the four Integrated Coastal Regulation Zones (ICRZ) in India. ICRZ I covers ecologically sensitive areas like mangroves, coral reefs, and wildlife habitats. ICRZ II includes developed areas near the high tide line, where some construction is allowed. ICRZ III covers relatively undisturbed rural and urban areas, with a 200m no-development zone near the coast. ICRZ IV extends from the low tide line to 12 nautical miles offshore and tidally influenced waters, regulating activities like
- Author
- Shreya Goyal
- Language
- EN