Andaman to get India's first coral reef research centre
The government will soon set up National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an officer said. He added that coral reefs play a pivotal role in providing natural coastal protection against storms. The first-of-its-kind centre, being built at a cost of ₹120 crore, will serve as nodal and monitoring agency for coral reef research across India.