Lok Sabha Question No. 360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-05
Subject: Coastal Security Scheme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 360

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 05 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/, MAGHA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

COASTAL SECURITY SCHEME

360.  DR. KULAMANI SAMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is implementing Coastal Security Scheme in several coastal States of the country including Odisha and also at Paradip;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the physical and financial performance of the Scheme since its implementation, State-wise;

(c)  the  extent  to  which  the  aims  and  objectives  of  the  Scheme  at  the  time  of formulation, has been achieved; and

(d)  the  details  of  any  impact  assessment/performance  appraisal  made  for  the Scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):      Government  of  India  is  implementing  Coastal  Security  Scheme  in phases  since  2005,  with  the  objective  of  strengthening  infrastructure  and capabilities of Coastal Police for patrolling  and surveillance of coastal  areas, particularly  shallow  waters  close  to  the coast.  Phase-I of the Scheme was implemented  during  2005-2011  with  an  outlay  of  Rs.646  crore.    Out  of  the sanctioned amount of Rs.131.41 crore for creation of infrastructure under PhaseII  of  the  scheme,  Rs.129.69  crore  has  been  released  to  coastal  States/UTs. State/UT-wise details of Coastal Security Scheme is at Annexure.

Coastal  security  is  reviewed  periodically  with  all  stakeholders  by  National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security against threats from the Sea (NCSMCS) constituted under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary.

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## ANNEXURE TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.360 FOR ANSWER ON 05.02.2019

## STATE/UT-WISE DETAILS OF IMPLEMENTATION UNDER COASTAL SECURITY SCHEME

| Sl. No.   | State/UT       | Coastal Police Stations   | Coastal Police Stations   |            |                      | Four wheelers   | Two wheelers   | Check posts   | Outposts    | Barracks    | Boats    |
|-----------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|------------|----------------------|-----------------|----------------|---------------|-------------|-------------|----------|
| Sl. No.   | State/UT       | Sanctioned                | Operational               | Sanctioned | Constructed upgraded | Purchased       | Purchased      | Constructed   | Constructed | Constructed | Provided |
| 1         | Gujarat        | 22                        | 22                        | 5          | 0                    | 32              | 125            | 25            | 46          | -           | 30       |
| 2         | Maharashtra    | 19                        | 19                        | 3          | 14                   | 32              | 71             | 32            | -           | 24          | 28       |
| 3         | Goa            | 7                         | 7                         | 2          | 2                    | 10              | 17             | -             | -           | -           | 9        |
| 4         | Karnataka      | 9                         | 9                         | 2          | 0                    | 13              | 12             | -             | -           | -           | 15       |
| 5         | Kerala         | 18                        | 18                        | 4          | 1                    | 26              | 44             | -             | -           | -           | 24       |
| 6         | Tamil Nadu     | 42                        | 39                        | 12         | 0                    | 42              | 96             | 40            | 12          | -           | 24       |
| 7         | Andhra Pradesh | 21                        | 21                        | 7          | 0                    | 27              | 48             | -             | -           | -           | 18       |
| 8         | Odisha         | 18                        | 18                        | 5          | 0                    | 23              | 41             | -             | -           | -           | 15       |
| 9         | West Bengal    | 14                        | 14                        | 4          | 0                    | 20              | 28             | -             | -           | 6           | 18       |
| 10        | Daman & Diu    | 3                         | 2                         | 2          | 2                    | 5               | 9              | -             | -           | -           | 4        |
| 11        | Puducherry     | 4                         | 4                         | 2          | 2                    | 5               | 9              | -             | -           | -           | 3        |
| 12        | Lakshadweep    | 7                         | 7                         | 2          | 1                    | 11              | 14             | -             | -           | -           | 6        |
| 13        | A&N Islands    | 20                        | 20                        | 10         | 8                    | 38              | 40             | -             | -           | -           | 10       |
|           | TOTAL          | 204                       | 200                       | 60         | 30                   | 284             | 554            | 97            | 58          | 30          | 204      |

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