**Executive Summary**
The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) was implemented in two phases to build disaster-resilient infrastructure and minimize cyclone vulnerability across eight coastal states. Phase I concluded in December 2018, followed by Phase II which was completed in March 2023, with a total combined expenditure of ₹4331.68 crore. The project focused on early warning systems, physical mitigation infrastructure, and capacity building to protect coastal eco-systems and communities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Objectives and Timeline**
* Aims to enhance disaster resilience of people and infrastructure in harmony with coastal eco-system conservation.
* Phase I (Approved January 2011; Completed December 2018): Targeted Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with an expenditure of ₹2524.84 crore.
* Phase II (Approved July 2015; Completed March 2023): Targeted Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and West Bengal with an expenditure of ₹1806.84 crore.
* **Core Components**
* Installation of Early Warning Dissemination Systems.
* Construction of Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure, including multi-purpose cyclone shelters, saline embankments, and underground cabling.
* Development of evacuation and approach roads and bridges.
* Technical assistance for multi-hazard risk management and capacity building.
* **Implementation and Monitoring**
* Establishment of a Project Monitoring Unit at the Central level for effective oversight.
* Adoption of similar monitoring setups at the State level to ensure coordination with the Centre.
* Execution of capacity building through specialized training programs and awareness dissemination.
**Impact Analysis**
**Coastal Populations in Hazard-Prone States**
**Impact:**
Increased safety and reduced vulnerability through the availability of multi-purpose shelters, reliable evacuation routes, and early warning systems.
**Action Required:**
Participate in training and awareness programs to utilize the installed systems and infrastructure effectively during cyclone events.
**State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and West Bengal)**
**Impact:**
Strengthened state-level disaster management capabilities and infrastructure, supported by central funding and technical assistance.
**Action Required:**
Maintain the established Project Monitoring Units and infrastructure components to ensure long-term functionality and coordination with the Central Government.
**Ministry of Home Affairs / Central Government**
**Impact:**
Facilitated a structured, multi-phase national approach to cyclone risk reduction through significant financial investment and technical support.
**Action Required:**
Continue monitoring the effectiveness of the implemented multi-hazard risk management strategies and maintain the Central Project Monitoring Unit for ongoing oversight.
Key Entities Referenced
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP): A central government initiative aimed at building disaster-resilient infrastructure and early warning systems to minimize vulnerability to cyclones in coastal regions.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The primary central ministry responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and oversight of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project.
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and West Bengal: The eight cyclone-prone coastal states identified for the implementation of the NCRMP across two phases to enhance local disaster management capabilities.
Project Monitoring Unit: The specialized unit established at the central level to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the NCRMP's various components.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NATIONAL CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION
PROJECT (NCRMP)
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 2:36PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India had approved the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) with the
overall objective to build better infrastructure for minimizing vulnerability to cyclones and making people
and infrastructure disaster resilient in harmony with the conservation of the coastal eco-system in the
cyclone hazard prone States of India. NCRMP was implemented in the eight coastal States, in two phases.
The first phase of NCRMP was approved in January 2011 for the States of Andhra Pradesh & Odisha,
which was completed in December 2018. The second phase of NCRMP was approved in July 2015 for the
States of Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal, which was completed in March,
2023. The main components of the project were Early Warning Dissemination System; Cyclone Risk
Mitigation Infrastructure like Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters, Evacuation/approach Roads/Bridges,
Saline Embankment & Underground Cabling; Technical Assistance for Multi-Hazard Risk Management
and Capacity building; and Project Management and Implementation Support.
The total expenditure of first phase was ₹2524.84 crore, and the total expenditure of second phase was
₹1806.84 crore.
For effective implementation of the project, the Government undertook several key measures. Capacity
building efforts were undertaken through training programmes and other awareness dissemination
measures. A Project Monitoring Unit at Centre level was setup for effective implementation and
monitoring of the project. Similarly, States also adopted the same setup to implement/monitor the
respective component of this project at the State level and better coordination with Center.
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a
written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
*****
RK/RR/PR/SK/SC
(Release ID: 2247656) Visitor Counter : 130
Read this release in: Urdu , ही