Naidu calls for blue economy vision plan for Andhra Pradesh coastline
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for a comprehensive vision plan to develop Andhra Pradesh's coastline, focusing on the blue economy and sustainable practices. He emphasized the need for economic growth while protecting coastal ecology and marine biodiversity. The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of addressing environmental challenges and proposed measures for coastal protection and eco-friendly tourism.
- ▪Naidu directed officials to prepare a vision plan for the development of Andhra Pradesh's coastline.
- ▪He emphasized the need for sustainable economic activity and protection of coastal ecology.
- ▪The Chief Minister proposed a three-layered natural protection system to safeguard vulnerable shoreline areas.
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials and experts to prepare a comprehensive vision plan for the development of Andhra Pradesh’s coastline, with a focus on strengthening the blue economy, promoting sustainable economic activity and protecting coastal ecology.At a high-level review meeting held at the camp office in Amaravati, the Chief Minister said the State’s nearly 1,000-km coastline should be developed into a major hub for economic activity, tourism, employment generation and marine resource development.Mr. Naidu instructed officials to conduct a detailed study on opportunities along the coastal belt, including investments, industrial activity, fisheries development, employment generation and welfare measures for fishing communities.
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