Tamil Nadu Initiates Project to Save Kariyachalli Island from Erosion
The Tamil Nadu government has launched a project to combat erosion on Kariyachalli Island, which has lost 71.37% of its landmass since 1969. The initiative will deploy 8,500 artificial reefs over 18 months, with a budget of ₹50 crore, as part of a broader effort to protect the Gulf of Mannar islands and enhance biodiversity. Monitoring of the project will continue for five years after its completion.

The Tamil Nadu government has begun a project to save Kariyachalli Island, which has lost 71.37% of its landmass since 1969. The initiative involves deploying 8,500 artificial reefs to combat erosion and enhance biodiversity.
This process, expected to take 18 months, is part of a broader effort to protect the Gulf of Mannar islands, vital for coastal defense and ecology. A budget of ₹50 crore has been allocated for this project, which will include monitoring for five years post-completion.



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