Lok Sabha Question No. 2100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Coastal Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2100

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018 /SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA) COASTAL POLICE STATIONS

2100. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  coastal  police  stations  presently  functioning  in  the country, State-wise;
- (b)  the  details  of  measures  taken  by  the  Government  for  strengthening coastal  police  stations  and  the  amount  extended  to  the  coastal  police stations during the last four years;
- (c)  the  details  of  coastal  police  stations  sanctioned  but  yet  to  start functioning and the present status of the same, State-wise;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  more  coastal  police stations; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):      Coastal  Security  Scheme  has  been  implemented  in  phases since 2005, with the objective of strengthening capacity and 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 are operational,  and  Coastal  Police has  been  equipped with 204 boats, 27 jetties, 284 four-wheelers, 554 twowheelers, 97  check-posts, 58  out-posts  and  30 barracks.  The  Coastal

## L.S.US.Q NO. 2100 FOR 31.07.2018

Police Stations are also equipped with navigation/communication equipment, card readers, equipment enhancing night operation capabilities of boats, computer systems, etc.

Phase-II  of  the  scheme  is  in  progress  with  effect  from  2011.    Under  the scheme,  Rs.129.93  crore  has  been  released  to  coastal  States/UTs  for creation of infrastructure, including coastal police stations.  State/UT-wise details of operational Coastal Police Stations is at Annexure.

Coastal  Security  Scheme,  Phase-I  (2005-2011)  and  Phase-II  (2011-2020) were  formulated  based  on  the  suggestions/recommendations  of  coastal States/UTs. All components of the Scheme and costs were fixed and frozen at the beginning of the Scheme itself.  Coastal security being an ongoing process, feedback from all stakeholders is obtained from time to time for improving the coastal security mechanism.

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## Annexure to L.S.US.Q. No.2100 FOR 31.07.2018

| Sl. No.   | Name of State/ UT        | Coastal Police Stations   | Coastal Police Stations   | Coastal Police Stations   |
|-----------|--------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| Sl. No.   | Name of State/ UT        | Sanctioned                | Operational               | Yet to start functioning  |
| 1         | Gujarat                  | 22                        | 22                        | -                         |
| 2         | Maharashtra              | 19                        | 19                        | -                         |
| 3         | Goa                      | 07                        | 07                        | -                         |
| 4         | Karnataka                | 09                        | 09                        | -                         |
| 5         | Kerala                   | 18                        | 14                        | 04                        |
| 6         | Tamil Nadu               | 42                        | 37                        | 05                        |
| 7         | Andhra Pradesh           | 21                        | 21                        | -                         |
| 8         | Odisha                   | 18                        | 18                        | -                         |
| 9         | West Bengal              | 14                        | 14                        | -                         |
| 10        | Daman & Diu              | 03                        | 02                        | 01                        |
| 11        | Puducherry               | 04                        | 04                        | -                         |
| 12        | Lakshadweep              | 07                        | 07                        | -                         |
| 13        | Andaman &Nicobar Islands | 20                        | 20                        | -                         |
|           | Total                    | 204                       | 194                       | 10                        |