This objective is consistent with the PDO of the World Bank-supported Phase I under the Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy (SHORE) Program and contributes directly to the Program Development Objective (PrDO) of increasing the resilience of targeted coastal communities and ecosystems.

To achieve the PDO, the project is structured around five interlinked components, each targeting a specific result area. The components (Figure 1 and 2) are mutually reinforcing and designed to maximize ecological, social, and economic co-benefits.

Component 1: Strengthening Institutions for Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Estimated Outlay: ₹206.0 crore

This component focuses on enhancing institutional and technical capacities for integrated planning, policy implementation, and ecosystem monitoring. Key interventions include:

• Development of Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans (ICZMPs), Coastal Management Plans (CMPs) for Critically Vulnerable Coastal Areas (CVCA), and Integrated Management Plans (IMPs).

• Establishment of ecosystem monitoring systems and blue carbon accounting.

• Capacity building of state departments, coastal district officials, and frontline staff.

• Stakeholder engagement and knowledge exchange through Centres of Excellence (e.g., Dugong, Turtle, Wetlands, Birds, Mangrove and Biodiversity Conservation Park)

Component 2: Shoreline Management, Coastal Protection and Conservation

Estimated Outlay: ₹1,095.0 crore

This is the project’s largest component, supporting nature-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions to enhance shoreline resilience and reduce climate risks. Core activities include:

• Restoration of mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs.
• Construction of bio-shields and artificial reef modules.
• Protection of ecologically sensitive islands (e.g., Kariyachalli).
• Erosion control and blue carbon interventions.
• Valuation of ecosystem services and mainstreaming of ICZM into development planning.