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The allocations in the State Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 aimed at coastal development are deemed “disappointing” by residents, particularly due to the budget’s apparent silence on issues concerning coastal area protection. Among the allocations, ₹40 crore has been designated for the ‘Punargeham’ project, aimed at rehabilitating individuals directly threatened by coastal erosion and […]

Kerala has been impacted by significant tidal waves and aggressive sea encroachments attributed to the ‘Kallakkadal’ phenomenon, resulting in abrupt sea swells and rough waves along its coastline. This has led to damage to homes and flooding of roads, prompting residents to relocate to safer locations. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)