Which ministry has launched the web portal for obtaining Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances by the project proponents.

2017

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A	Ministry of Environment
B	Ministry of Finance
C	Ministry of Human Resource Management
D	Ministry of Science and Technology

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -With the objective of conservation and protection of the coastal environment, the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change notified the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification in 1991, which was subsequently revised in 2011.

Detailed explanation-2: -COASTAL REGULATION ZONE NOTIFICATION OF 1991 Notification of 1991 is applicable to the coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and backwaters, influenced by the tidal action up to 500 meters from High Tide Line (HTL) and land between Low Tide Line (LTL).

Detailed explanation-3: -State Governments and Union Territory Administrations shall ensure adherence to these regulations and violations, if any, shall be subject to the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Detailed explanation-4: -CRZ rules notification Promotion of tourism infrastructure. Streamlining the procedure for CRZ clearances. A No-Development Zone (NDZ) of 20 metres stipulated for all islands. Ecologically sensitive areas to be given special importance, with specific guidelines related to their conservation and management plans.

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