Tamilnadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE)
Reviving coastal ecosystems and strengthening communities along Tamil Nadu’s 1,076 km shoreline.
Tamilnadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE) restores and manages fragile coastal ecosystems, addressing climate threats, erosion, and extreme weather through and sustainable development.
Led by TNGCC and collaborating with government departments and communities, TNCRM protects over 1,000 km of coastline via conservation, infrastructure upgrades, and community-based initiatives.
Mission Goals
These goals anchor Tamil Nadu’s coastal resilience—restoring fragile ecosystems, protecting vulnerable communities, and aligning nature-based solutions with long-term climate adaptation
- Restore degraded mangroves, sand dunes, estuaries, and coral ecosystems
- Strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable coastal settlements
- Prevent and manage coastal erosion and saline intrusion
- Promote sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities
- Integrate coastal restoration into state planning and climate adaptation efforts
Milestone Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 | TNCRM announced as the fourth climate mission of Tamil Nadu |
| 2022 | Coastal zone assessments and mapping initiated |
| 2023 | Pilot restoration projects launched in priority zones |
| 2024 | Mangrove afforestation and dune stabilization scaled across 12 districts |
| 2025 | Community-based monitoring and early warning systems piloted |
Implementation Strategy
TNCRM focuses on restoring ecosystem function and protecting livelihoods through inclusive, science-backed approaches.
Ecosystem Restoration
Mangrove planting, dune restoration, estuary desilting
Climate Data Integration
Vulnerability mapping, GIS-based monitoring, climate hazard dashboards
Infrastructure Upgrades
Bio-shields, natural flood buffers, sustainable stormwater systems
Policy & Convergence
Integration with CRZ norms, disaster risk reduction plans, and coastal tourism policies
Community Involvement
Fisherfolk associations, SHGs, school-led coastal education
The mission is supported by technical partners like NIOT, SICOM, and local NGOs with proven expertise in coastal resilience.