Odisha to become first coastal state to roll out marine spatial planning framework

Odisha Leads India’s Coastal States with New Marine Spatial Planning

Odisha is poised to be the first among India’s nine coastal states to implement a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework, bolstering its blue economy. Following successful launches in Puducherry and Lakshadweep, this initiative aims to optimize Odisha’s 575-km coastline for sustainable trade, tourism, and fisheries while promoting long-term economic growth.

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India charts ambitious course with ₹1.5 Lakh crore coastal shipbuilding investment

India to Develop Major Shipbuilding Clusters Across Five Coastal States to Boost Maritime Industry

India plans to establish shipbuilding clusters across 15,000 acres in five coastal states: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Maharashtra will host approximately 40% of this land. The initiative aims to build a strong domestic shipbuilding industry, with investments expected to reach ₹1.5 lakh crore.

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