Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan, what is it?

The initiative aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection, while taking in consideration the social and cultural needs of coastal communities.

New Delhi: Odisha has become the first Indian state to roll out a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), a significant step in India’s management of its coastal and ocean resources. The initiative is part of a broader India–Norway collaboration on sustainable ocean planning that began in 2019, with earlier pilot phases in Puducherry and Lakshadweep.

What is Marine Spatial Planning?

Marine Spatial Planning is a scientific, data-driven framework........

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