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174evolved in response to the crises that developed following attempts to regulate coastal zoneusages that began with the directive on such usage by the then Prime Minister of India to theChief Ministers of coastal states of India. Although the CRZ notification was a historicalnecessity, an integrated and sustainable environment management framework for coastalenvironment of India has been a long felt need. Such a framework is ideally based on a statedoverall policy to safeguard the coastal environment and its biodiversity from any intendedaction or decision by laying down the basic principles for ICZM and setting overall goals andspecific objectives to guide activities and decisions affecting the coast and coastal resources.The framework is to include a well defined management strategy so that implementingagencies could achieve the stated goals and objectives. The strategy is to specifically addresssensitive issues related to biodiversity conservation, coastal land use planning, resourceconservation and management, coastal fisheries management, socio-economic especiallylivelihood development, environmental assessment, pollution control and project review.Environmental management strategy is also required to provide clear directions in the field ofcoastal environment education, public awareness & participation in coastal zonemanagement, research on coastal zone management and information disclosure. A well coordinatedinstitutional arrangement for the implementation of the policy statement andmanagement strategy to address cross-sectoral issues is an integral part of the managementframework. A monitoring and evaluation system to judge the efficacy of the ICZMprogrammes towards achieving its policies and objectives is a critical component of theenvironmental management framework.373. In essence initial environmental examination of each component of ICZM will beconducted as part of the DPR preparation. The exercise will include preparation of anenvironmental management plan (EMP) based on the outcome of impact assessmentinclusive of formulation of mitigation measures. The EMP will clearly identify the agencywho will implement the worked out mitigation measures during the construction andoperation phase of the projected interventions. The TEM of the PMU will be responsible forenforcing the implementation of the EMP. A first level Environmental & Social Impacts andMitigation Measures in Priority Investigations in West Bengal has already been preparedduring sanctioning of the present Project.D.4. Environmental Monitoring Plan374. Environmental monitoring plan requires both a clear definition of objectives ofmonitoring the relevant environmental parameters and of a valid scientific methodology ofmonitoring all parameters in an effective manner. The plan, of necessity, will comprise