The Tamil Nadu government, on February 19, 2024, unveiled TN-SHORE (Neithal Meetchi Iyakkam), a scheme to restore coastal resources across 14 districts of the State, spanning 1,076 km, to be implemented at an estimated cost of ₹1,675 crore
“The enhancement of coastal biodiversity, coastal protection, improving livelihoods of coastal communities and pollution control in coastal areas are the four major aims of this mission,” said Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly.
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