Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Odisha Reviews ARISE Project for Coastal Protection and Resilience
Odisha is studying a project called ARISE to help protect its coast.
The project is meant to prepare coastal communities for climate change and natural hazards.
Experts examined Odisha’s 573-kilometre coastline and identified issues such as erosion and sediment movement.
They also discussed protecting villages, nature, fishing livelihoods and biodiversity.
The plan may support sustainable businesses connected to the sea.
It also includes tourism that can better withstand climate-related dangers.
Modern technology could be used to monitor the coast and forecast hazards.
Officials will complete a final assessment before the project is carried out in phases.
Odisha held a high-level review meeting on the proposed ARISE Project to strengthen coastal protection and climate resilience.
The Asian Development Bank and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority assessed the state’s 573-kilometre coastline and prepared a preliminary report.
Discussions covered coastal erosion, sediment management, protection of villages, biodiversity, livelihoods and environmental conservation.
The proposed project includes climate-resilient tourism, sustainable blue-economy development and technology-driven coastal monitoring.
After a final assessment, Odisha plans to implement the ARISE Project in phases with institutional and technical support.
- Who
- Odisha government officials, the Asian Development Bank and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, including Minister Suresh Pujari.
- What
- They reviewed the proposed Adaptive Resilience Investment in Coastal Systems on Economics (ARISE) Project.
- When
- The meeting was held on Saturday; the report was published on August 30, 2026.
- Where
- Lok Seva Bhawan, Odisha, concerning the state’s 573-kilometre coastline.
- Why
- To strengthen coastal protection, climate resilience, environmental conservation, coastal livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
- Project
- Adaptive Resilience Investment in Coastal Systems on Economics (ARISE)
- Coastline assessed
- Odisha’s coastline spans 573 kilometres.
- Assessment partners
- Asian Development Bank and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority
- Key concerns
- Coastal erosion, sediment management, vulnerable villages and protection of coastal livelihoods
- Proposed approach
- Phased, scientific, integrated and sustainable coastal interventions
- Technology focus
- Real-time data, digital platforms, hazard forecasting and integrated erosion monitoring
- Related priorities
- Blue economy development and climate-resilient coastal tourism