The ministry of environment and forests has finalised the draft proposal for management of the coastal zones and has invited public suggestions and objections in accordance with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
According to the government, the objectives of the draft is protection and sustainable development of this coastal stretches and marine environment through coastal zone management practices.
The coastal management zone area is classified as CMZ-I which is ecologically sensitive area, CMZ-II areas of particular concern, CMZ-III open areas including the coastal waters up to territorial limits and CMZ-IV islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep , offshore islands and islands in coastal backwaters.