The Tamil Nadu Government has identified thrust areas to ensure ecological environmental and socio-economic security of the state.<br />''<br />''In a reply to the policy note, Minister for Environment, Climate Change V. Meyyanathan told the Assembly that climate change adaptation and mitigation, coastal zone management, eco- restoration of water bodies, technology intervention, creation of environment awareness and capacity building and safeguarding the environment will be given focus to achieve environmental security.<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The Government has announced the intent for obtaining the prestigious blue flag certification for ten beaches in the next five years.</span><br />