On August 25, 2010, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Mullappally Ramachandran in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha provided data on money released for Coastal Security Scheme.
Rs. 260 crore Released for Coastal Security Scheme
Rajya Sabha
In depth analysis and critical review of the coastal security was carried out at different levels in the Government after 26/11 Mumbai incident. In this context, many important decisions have been taken including the proposal to take up Coastal Security Scheme (Phase-II). An extensive exercise had been carried out by the Coast Guard in consultation with all the coastal States and Union Territories for further strengthening of coastal security requirements. The proposal is under examination in the Government. This proposal for Coastal Security Scheme (Phase-II) includes construction of new coastal police stations, jetties, procurement of motor boats, vehicles, and other related support system. After obtaining final approval of the competent authority, the implementation of the Coastal Security Scheme (Phase-II) would be carried out.
The present Coastal Security Scheme is under implementation in nine coastal States including Gujarat and four Union Territories. The detailed information regarding coastal police stations sanctioned, functional under the current scheme and funds allocated thereon is as under:
Name of State/ UT
Approved Outlay
Approved Boat component
Gujarat
5842.60
5000.00
Maharashtra
4092.60
3400.00
Goa
1653.50
1500.00
Karnataka
2711.90
2500.00
Kerala
4356.00
4000.00
Tamil Nadu
4408.00
3600.00
Andhra Pradesh
3267.00
3000.00
Orissa
2765.75
West Bengal
3353.40
Daman & Diu
668.35
Andaman & Nicobar
2603.90
Payment for Boats, training charges, POL charges etc.
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Mullappally Ramachandran in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India