Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

India's coastal regions - such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal - with a coastline of about 7,500 km play an important role in the socio-economic development of the country. But in recent years, the effects of climate change and continued sea level rise have put these areas under serious threat. Problems such as rising sea levels, increased intensity of cyclones, sa linity spreading inland, and land erosion are adversely affecting the ecology, population and livelihoods of these regions. The melting of ice sheets and glaciers due to climate change is causing sea levels to rise at a rate of about 3.3 mm per year, putting coastal populations at particular risk. The destruction of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans region of India, frequent cyclones in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and waterlogging and coastal flooding in metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Chennai underscore the seriousness of this threat. In addition, salinity impact of arable land and the impact on the fisheries industry is also of economic concern. Resolving these problems requires policy formulation based on coastal zone planning, robust disaster management systems, and community engagement. Protecting marine ecosystems, sustainable development strategies and developing climate resilient infrastructure are essential steps towards protecting India's coastal areas from the impacts of climate change. This paper explores in depth the current climate crisis in coastal India and offers practical solutions for long-term conservation.