The objective of the Enhancing Coastal And Ocean Resource Efficiency Project is to strengthen integrated coastal zone management in selected States and Union Territories. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: clearing and grubbing to be done only on the required surface and just before the start of next activity on that section. In case of time gap, water should be sprinkled regularly till the start of next activity; tree felling permission shall be obtained from forest department and local body under applicable Acts; compensatory plantation shall plan to be undertaken at prescribed rates; all underground and overhead utilities are to be shifted as per utility shifting plan, prior permission is to be obtained from regional offices of concerned departments like Electricity, Telecommunications, Water works etc. Relocated utilities shall be suitably placed considering the probable impacts due to climate change; top soil from borrow area, debris disposal sites, construction site to be protected and covered for soil erosion; debris due to excavation of foundation, dismantling of existing cross drainage structure will be removed from the water course immediately; construction vehicles should operate within the Corridor of Impact avoiding damage to soil and vegetation; and diversions, access roads used will be redeveloped by contractor, to the satisfaction of the owner and villagers.