Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: Access to coastal zone regulations, environmental guidelines and official decisions in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now available through a dedicated online platform, following the launch of the Andaman and Nicobar Coastal Zone Management Authority (A&NCZMA) website. The initiative aims to make regulatory information more accessible to citizens, institutions and project proponents while improving transparency in coastal management.
Chief Secretary and A&NCZMA Chairman Gyanesh Bharti formally launched the website, https://anczma.andamannicobar.gov.in, in the presence of Member Secretary M. Rajkumar, APCCF (CRZ & FC), Commissioner-cum-Secretary Chanchal Yadav and other senior officials.
The portal provides a centralised digital platform for accessing information about the authority’s functions, initiatives and regulatory framework. It also makes notifications, guidelines, official orders and updates related to the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) provisions available to the public.
The website is intended to serve a range of users, including citizens, project proponents, government departments and institutions seeking information on coastal regulations and conservation measures. By bringing these resources together, the platform is expected to improve access to official information concerning activities and development proposals in ecologically sensitive coastal areas.
The availability of regulatory documents and administrative updates online also forms part of the Administration’s stated effort to improve ease of doing business and public service delivery. Project proponents and institutions can use the portal to access relevant regulatory information, while members of the public can refer to official notifications and guidelines concerning coastal management.
The Administration has also encouraged residents to use the platform to remain informed about coastal environmental protection and support responsible development. It has emphasised public participation in safeguarding the islands’ fragile coastal and marine ecosystems.
The launch comes as the A&NCZMA seeks to strengthen information access around coastal regulation and conservation initiatives, with the digital platform bringing these resources together in one place.
