**Executive Summary**
The 3rd General Body (GB) Meeting of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) was held in New Delhi, chaired by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The meeting focused on the scientific contributions of the NCSCM, particularly concerning the conservation and sustainable management of India’s marine habitats. The GB directed the finalization of the NCSCM vision document in alignment with the Viksit Bharat 2047 theme. Shri Yadav also released three knowledge products developed by NCSCM on December 12, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **NCSCM Review and Achievements:**
* Shri Yadav reviewed NCSCM’s scientific contributions, especially in coastal ecosystem assessment, climate resilience, and marine habitat restoration.
* NCSCM presented achievements in conservation, livelihood, pollution, climate change, islands, geospatial technology, coastal processes, coastal marine spatial planning, and integrated coastal zone management.
* **GB Directives:**
* Strengthen institutional capabilities and enhance scientific rigor.
* Expand engagement with coastal communities and traditional knowledge holders.
* Deepen science-policy-community integration.
* Finalize NCSCM's vision document in alignment with the Viksit Bharat 2047 theme.
* Strengthen the scientific cadre by filling critical positions and attracting new talent.
* Finalize the HR Policy, including recruitment rules, at the earliest.
* Engage eco-clubs, local institutions, and universities to foster scientific learning.
* **Quality Assurance and Projects:**
* Status of quality assurances received by NCSCM Laboratories through QCI accreditations was presented to the GB.
* NCSCM is a major implementing partner for the National Coastal Mission 2.0.
* NCSCM is involved in numerous research and consultancy projects and has completed 79 CRZ and shoreline management projects and is currently handling 291 projects.
* **Knowledge Products Released:**
* Protocol for Assessment of Mangrove Forest Structure: A simple method to assess mangrove health and support restoration planning.
* Mangroves Fact Sheet: A reference guide for identifying mangrove species and understanding their ecological importance.
* Salt Marsh Fact Sheet: A resource describing India’s salt marsh habitats and their functions.
**Impact Analysis**
**NCSCM**
* **Impact:** The NCSCM is directed to deepen its science-policy-community integration and finalize its vision document. It is expected to strengthen its institutional capabilities and scientific rigor.
* **Action Required:** To implement the directives given by the GB, including finalizing the HR policy and engaging with various stakeholders.
**Scientific Cadre**
* **Impact:** The scientific cadre is expected to be strengthened through the filling of critical positions and the recruitment of fresh talent.
* **Action Required:** The scientific cadre needs to be prepared to address emerging coastal and marine challenges.
**Coastal Communities and Traditional Knowledge Holders**
* **Impact:** Increased engagement and integration with NCSCM initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Participate in collaborative engagement efforts and contribute traditional knowledge.
**Students, Practitioners, and Community Groups**
* **Impact:** Access to new knowledge products to improve the understanding of coastal ecosystems.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the knowledge products (Mangroves Fact Sheet, Salt Marsh Fact Sheet, and Assessment Protocol) for learning, conservation, and field studies.
**State Governments and UT Administrations**
* **Impact:** May be required to provide support in research and consultancy projects from NCSCM.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate on existing and future projects.
Key Entities Referenced
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM): An institute focused on coastal management, playing a key role in research, consultancy, and implementation of coastal zone management projects.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The central ministry overseeing policies and programs related to environmental protection and climate change.
General Body: The governing body of the NCSCM responsible for strategic direction and oversight.
National Coastal Mission 2.0: A major national initiative for which NCSCM is a major implementing partner.
New Delhi: Location of the General Body meeting, indicating the area where the NCSCM operates.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Union Environment Minister chairs the 3rd
General Body Meeting of the National Centre for
Sustainable Coastal Management, in New Delhi
Shri Bhupender Yadav reviews Scientific Contributions of the
Institute, with focus on Conservation and Sustainable
Management of India’s Marine Habitats
Strengthen Capacity Building of Scientific Cadre, promote
Science-based Policy Engagement with deeper integration of
Traditional Knowledge systems and Community Participation:
General Body
प्रव तथ: 12 DEC 2025 1:18PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired the 3rd
General Body (GB) Meeting of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), as its
Chairperson, in New Delhi today. Senior officials from the Ministry and members of the General Body
participated in the deliberations. It was also attended by eminent scientists and experts in the field of
coastal and marine research and management.
Chaired the 3rd General Body Meeting of the National Centre for Sustainable
Coastal Management (NCSCM) in Delhi today.
Reviewed the progress made by the Institute with particular emphasis on the
conservation and sustainable management of India’s marine habitats.
Discussions… pic.twitter.com/6b8XL16NCZ
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) December 12, 2025
Shri Yadav reviewed the scientific contributions of NCSCM, particularly in the areas of coastal ecosystem
assessment, climate resilience, and marine habitat restoration. NCSCM presented its achievements in
major thematic areas - conservation, livelihood, pollution, climate change, islands, geospatial technology,
coastal processes, coastal marine spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management.
Directions were given by the GB on strengthening institutional capabilities, enhancing scientific rigour
across programmes, and expanding collaborative engagement with coastal communities and traditional
knowledge holders. NCSCM was directed to deepen science–policy–community integration across itsresearch and capacity-building initiatives. The GB also directed to finalize the vision document of
NCSCM, in alignment with the Viksit Bharat 2047 theme.
The GB directed to strengthen the capacity of the scientific cadre, including filling critical scientific
positions and bringing in fresh talent to address emerging coastal and marine challenges. The HR Policy
including the recruitment rules was discussed and it was directed to finalize the same at the earliest.
Importance of engaging eco-clubs, local institutions, and universities to foster interest in scientific
learning and field-based inquiry was emphasized in the meeting.
The status of quality assurances received by the Laboratories of NCSCM through Quality Council of India
(QCI) accreditations such as National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
(NABL), National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), in addition to accreditation
by CPCB and AERB was put up before the GB.
NCSCM is a major implementing partner for the National Coastal Mission 2.0. It was submitted that
NCSCM is engaged in a number of research and consultancy projects from different State Governments
and UT Administrations and other organizations including international bodies. It has successfully
completed 79 CRZ and shoreline management projects and is currently handling 291 projects.
On this occasion, Shri Yadav released three key knowledge products developed by NCSCM:
1. Protocol for Assessment of Mangrove Forest Structure
A simple and standard method to assess the health and structure of mangrove forests. It helps
generate reliable data that supports restoration planning and long-term monitoring.
2. Mangroves Fact Sheet
A quick reference guide for identifying common mangrove species in India and understanding
their ecological importance. It is designed for use by students, practitioners, and community
groups.
3. Salt Marsh Fact Sheet
A brief and easy-to-use resource describing India’s salt marsh habitats, their functions, and key
identification features. It supports awareness, conservation, and field studies.
Link for Manuals:
https://ncscm.res.in/guidelines-manuals/
Link for Factsheets:
https://ncscm.res.in/fact-sheets-policy-briefs/
These knowledge products strengthen national efforts to improve understanding of coastal ecosystems and
support evidence-based decision-making for their conservation and management.
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