Lok Sabha Question No. 2339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Coastal Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2339

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

COASTAL POLICE STATIONS

2339. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the number of coastal police stations operational and number of personnel appointed in various stations, State-wise;

(b) whether  the  coastal police stations are fully  equipped  with  modern equipments and technologies to meet emergency situations;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has taken note of strong protest against the coastal police due to their inability to carry out rescue operations during Ockhi Cyclone; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a),  (b)  &  (c)  :    The  Government  of  India  is  implementing  the  Coastal  Security

Scheme in phases with the objective of strengthening infrastructure of Police Force of the coastal States/UTs for patrolling and surveillance of coastal areas, particularly shallow areas close to the coast.  Under the scheme, 194 Coastal Police Stations (CPSs) are operational, equipped with 204 boats, 23 jetties, 284 four-wheelers, 554 two-wheelers, 97 check-posts,  58 out-posts, 30 barracks,

## L.S.US.Q NO. 2339 FOR 02.01.2018

including provision of navigation/communication equipment, detection equipment,  card  readers,  equipment  enhancing  night  operation  capabilities  of boats, computer systems, furniture, etc.   The manpower under the scheme is provided  by  the  coastal  States/Union  Territories.    The  State-wise  status  of operationalisation of CPSs is at Annexure.

(d)  &  (e):    The  Government  has  not  received  any  information  about  protest against the coastal police on the rescue operations during Cyclone, Ockhi.

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## ANNEXURE L.S.US.Q NO.2339 FOR 02.01.2018

## STATE-WISE DETAILS OF OPERATIONALISATION OF COASTAL POLICE STATIONS UNDER THE COASTAL SECURITY SCHEME

| Sl. No.   | State/UT                  | Coastal Police Stations   | Coastal Police Stations   |
|-----------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
|           |                           | Sanctioned                | Operationalised           |
| 1         | Gujarat                   | 22                        | 22                        |
| 2         | Maharashtra               | 19                        | 19                        |
| 3         | Goa                       | 7                         | 7                         |
| 4         | Karnataka                 | 9                         | 9                         |
| 5         | Kerala                    | 18                        | 14                        |
| 6         | Tamil Nadu                | 42                        | 37                        |
| 7         | Andhra Pradesh 21         |                           | 21                        |
| 8         | Odisha                    | 18                        | 18                        |
| 9         | West Bengal               | 14                        | 14                        |
| 10        | Daman & Diu               | 3                         | 2                         |
| 11        | Puducherry                | 4                         | 4                         |
| 12        | Lakshadweep               | 7                         | 7                         |
| 13        | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 20                        | 20                        |
|           | Total                     | 204                       | 194                       |