Indian Coastal Crisis
Syllabus: Ecology Source: DTE Context: 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: Extensive Coastline: India has 7,500 km of coastline, spanning 9 states and 4 UTs, supporting livelihoods, trade, and biodiversity. Economic Hub: Contributes 4% to India’s …