Constraints Galore

While most of the major issues in the coastal zone are recognised, if not entirely understood in terms of the full extent and impact of the problem, addressing these issues can be extremely problematic. Apart from the obvious resource constraints, there are significant institutional constraints which hamper the systematic and coordinated efforts required to launch viable integrated coastal zone management programmes in the region. These institutional constraints concern issues related to the political setting, the legal and policy environment, the administrative and organizational aspects of resource management, and the limited human resources available to deal effectively with the issues which currently undermine sustainable development in the coastal zone. The damages to marine environment i.e. areas in Bay of Bengal (as distinct from Coastal areas) due to discharge of urban sewage, industrial effluents etc. requires greater monitoring in the coming years taking advantage of the expertise in institutions like National Institute of Oceanography and in the Universities located in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Source: Shore Area Development Authority (SADA), AP.