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New norms to free up more area for coastal housing
The Centre’s notification on coastal regulation zones seeks to give a reprieve to fishermen and other communities living in coastal areas. It is a departure from the 1991 rules as the no-development zone has been halved from 200 metres from the high tide line to 100 metres in order to meet the housing demand of fishing and other traditional coastal communities. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh