Lok Sabha Question No. 1250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Coastal Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1250

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

COASTAL POLICE STATIONS

1250. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of coastal police stations presently functional in the country, State/UT-wise;

- (b) the measures taken by the Government for strengthening coastal police stations and the amount extended to the coastal police stations during the last three years, State/UT-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  more  coastal  police stations; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):   The State/UT-wise details of coastal police stations is given in the Annexure. The Coastal  Police  has  been  equipped with 204 boats, 30 jetties, 284  four-wheelers,  554  two-wheelers,  97  check-posts,  58  out-posts  and  30 barracks. The Coastal Police Stations are also equipped with navigation/communication  equipment,  card  readers,  equipment  enhancing night operation capabilities of boats, computer systems, etc.

Under Phase-II of the Coastal Security Scheme (2011-2020), Rs.129.93 crore has  been  released  to  coastal  States/UTs  for  creation  of  infrastructure, including coastal police stations.

## LS.US.Q.NO.1250 FOR 18.12.2018

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 LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1250 FOR ANSWER ON 18.12.2018

|         |                           | Coastal Police Stations   | Coastal Police Stations   |
|---------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| Sl. No. | Name of State/ UT         | Sanctioned                | Functional                |
| 1       | Gujarat                   | 22                        | 22                        |
| 2       | Maharashtra               | 19                        | 19                        |
| 3       | Goa                       | 07                        | 07                        |
| 4       | Karnataka                 | 09                        | 09                        |
| 5       | Kerala                    | 18                        | 14                        |
| 6       | Tamil Nadu                | 42                        | 39                        |
| 7       | Andhra Pradesh            | 21                        | 21                        |
| 8       | Odisha                    | 18                        | 18                        |
| 9       | West Bengal               | 14                        | 14                        |
| 10      | Daman & Diu               | 03                        | 02                        |
| 11      | Puducherry                | 04                        | 04                        |
| 12      | Lakshadweep               | 07                        | 07                        |
| 13      | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 20                        | 20                        |
|         | Total                     | 204                       | 196                       |

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