Geography of India Current Affairs Analysis
India’s coastal regions face a dual crisis—illegal light fishing depleting marine life and erosion threatening 33.6% of the coastline, as revealed by recent government data.
About India’s Coastal Region:
iExtensive Coastline: India has 7,500 km of coastline, 9 states and 4 UTs
iiEconomic Hub: Contributes 4% to India’s GDP through fisheries, tourism, and shipping
iiiBiodiversity Hotspots: Home to mangroves (Sundarbans), coral reefs (Gulf of Kutch), and endangered species like Olive Ridley turtles.
ivPopulation Pressure: Over 250 million people live within 50 km of the coast, increasing vulnerability to disasters.
vClimate Vulnerability: Faces rising sea levels (3.2 mm/year) and cyclones.
Significance of Coastal Ecosystems:
iCarbon Sequestration
iiFisheries Support
iiiNatural Barriers
ivTourism Revenue
vCultural Heritage
Issues Plaguing Indian Coastal Systems:
iIllegal Light Fishing
iiCoastal Erosion
iiiPollution
ivHabitat Destruction
vWeak Enforcement
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