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Current affairsNational Coastal Mission 2.0: ₹767 Crore Central Scheme for Coastal Resilience, Blue Economy and Marine Ecosystem Conservation (2025–2031)Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the operational guidelines for National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 on September 30, 2026. The Central Sector Scheme carries an outlay of ₹767 crore for 2025–26 to 2030–31, covering 9 coastal states and 4 Union Territories. It targets climate-resilient coastal communities, Blue Economy development, and conservation of mangroves, coral reefs, and other marine ecosystems. Current affairsWorld Circular Economy Forum 2026: India Hosts Landmark 10th Edition in GandhinagarIndia is hosting the 10th World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF 2026) at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (September 15–18, 2026) — the first edition in South Asia. Organised by Finland's Sitra in partnership with India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the forum brings together 2,000+ stakeholders from 65+ countries under the theme "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity."