- To organise a co-ordinated programme of collection, compilation, evaluation and publication of data relating to various natural phenomena in coastal processes, which affect the coastline, through Coastal Engineering Research Centre and other State organisations.
- To organise general investigation, studies and research with the help of Central and State Coastal Engineering Research Institutions.
- To lay down principles in construction techniques of coastal protection measures for the guidance of State Authorities.
- To review the performance of the works carried out by States and evolve improved design techniques based on such experience from time to time.
- To inter-act with international agencies engaged in the work of coastal protection and technology transfer in the field of coastal protection.
- To identify the coastal zone to be developed behind the coastal protection works with the help of State Governments.
- To identify the development potential in various techno-economic activities and advise the concerned State Govts. to prepare programme for development.
- To draw up long-term and short-term plans for coastal protection and development of the coastal zone.
- To appraise and recommend various coastal protection and development works for inclusion in State plans.
- To arrange effective and timely monitoring of the coastal protection & development projects.
- To review the action plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of the coastal development affected people and monitor the progress on rehabilitation and resettlement.
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