World Bank to assist Gujarat, Orissa, West Bengal

New Delhi, April 21 : Under the World Bank assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project, pilot scale Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan is proposed to be prepared in identified stretches of the States of Gujarat, Orissa and West Bengal.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment and Forests (independent charge) Jairam Ramesh in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The World Bank ICZM project, with its various components, is estimated to cost Rs. 1155.63 crores, with World Bank contribution of Rs.897.00 crores and the balance amount being borne by the Government of India and by the participating States.