Karnataka Launches $99 Million Project to Create Plastic-Free Coastline and Boost Marine Conservation

Protection of Biodiversity
August | 2024

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The Karnataka Strengthening of Coastal Resilience Economy (K-Shore) project, funded by the World Bank with a budget of $99 million, aims to make Karnataka's 320-km coastline plastic-free. Approved by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) on August 19, 2024, the project involves various initiatives led by the Forest, Fisheries, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) departments. These efforts focus on combating pollution, addressing sea erosion, and enhancing marine conservation, particularly protecting Olive Ridley turtles and dolphins.