Integrated Approach for Coastal Development

• Event Summary: Workshop on "Groundwater Potential in the Coromandel Series of Rocks along the East Coast".

• Key Proponent: Mr. M. S. Balasundaram, former Director-General, Geological Survey of India.

• Core Recommendation:

  • Adopt an integrated inter-disciplinary approach for the development of coastal areas between Tiruvanmiyur and Mahabalipuram.
  • Development strategy should include:
    • Land utilization
    • Urbanization
    • Groundwater exploitation

• Scientific Focus:

  • Emphasis on treating the Coromandel Series of Rocks as a single investigative unit for effective research and development.

• Implications: The approach suggests the necessity for multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing environmental, geological, and urban planning issues in coastal regions, which could impact policy and resource management.

This summary captures the relevant details of the workshop and suggestions made without deviating into irrelevant topics.