CHENNAI: The once sandy beach of Puducherry, most of which disappeared due to erosion over the years, will be restored to its pristine beauty, thanks to efforts by the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). Under a beach nourishment project set to begin next year, the 3km promenade in the central part of the erstwhile French town will be restored with the help of artificial reef structures and large volumes of sand. NIOT will use...
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