What is the 'Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh'?

The 'Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh' is a project initiated by the state government to build a 5-km-wide green buffer zone along the 1,053-km coastline to protect it from cyclones and environmental degradation.

How many people will the 'Great Green Wall' protect in Andhra Pradesh?

The 'Great Green Wall' project aims to protect over 3 million people inhabiting the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh.

What is Andhra Pradesh doing to combat coastal erosion?

Andhra Pradesh is restoring 100,000 hectares of green cover as part of the 'Great Green Wall' project to combat the state's high rate of coastal erosion, which has affected 32% of the coastline.

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Andhra Pradesh Erects 5-km 'Great Green Wall' to Shield Coastline from Cyclones

22 Oct

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Summary

Andhra Pradesh building 5-km-wide 'Great Green Wall' by 2030
Project aims to protect 3 million+ coastal residents from cyclones
Restoring 100,000 hectares of green cover to boost climate resilience

Andhra Pradesh Erects 5-km 'Great Green Wall' to Shield Coastline from Cyclones

As of October 22nd, 2025, Andhra Pradesh is taking decisive action to safeguard its 1,053-km coastline from the growing threats of cyclones and environmental degradation. Under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, the state's Department of Environment, Forests, Science & Technology has initiated the ambitious 'Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh' project.

The Great Green Wall is designed to serve as a "living ecological shield" that will protect over 3 million people inhabiting the coastal areas. By 2030, this 5-km-wide green buffer zone will comprise mangroves, shelterbelt plantations, inland vegetation, and sand dunes. This multi-layered approach will reduce the impact of cyclones and storm surges, stabilize shorelines, and enhance livelihoods through eco-tourism and sustainable fisheries.