Gujarat port development and modernization projects

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Global CEOs Conclave, at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017, at Mahatma Mandir, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on January 10, 2017. The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley and the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani are also seen. — *Major projects were presented at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017, the highlights of which included a Global CEO conclave.*

Gujarat has been at the forefront of the maritime development in India with approximately Rs.85,000 crore projects identified, said #Mansukh Mandaviya, #Minister of State, Shipping, Road Transport & Highways on 10 Jan 2017.

More than 40 projects have been identified for Port Modernization & New Port Development, Port Connectivity Enhancement, Port-led-Industrial Development and Coastal Community Development, he said at the display of Sagarmala programme at the #Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017.

He elaborated:

Port modernization: Projects have been identified for capacity augmentation at existing ports especially #Kandla to meet the future growth in cargo volumes. These include mechanization of cargo handling process, development of multi-purpose berth and setting up of barge and coastal jetty to name a few.

Port connectivity: For enhancing port-connectivity to hinterland and creating optimal mode of evacuation to/from ports connectivity projects have been identified.

These include: Port-rail connectivity projects include connection to #Hazira, #Pipva and #Mundra; providing broad Gauge Rail linkages to Old Bedi Port and other internal rail connectivity projects for #Kandla port.

Port-road connectivity projects like constructing alternative road from #Bhavnagar to #Sosiya-Alang Ship Recycling Yard and other internal port road connectivity projects.

Freight expressway: connecting #Sarkhej in #Ahmedabad to Mundra and Pipvav.

Expansion of #Salaya Mathura Pipeline.

Port led-industrialization: To leverage the ports for aiding industrialization and facilitating export oriented manufacturing in the state 7 projects have been identified.

These include:
Building major industrial clusters like petrochemical cluster, Cement cluster, an export based apparel cluster in #Saurashtra; an auto cluster in Sanand; a marble based furniture hub in #Kutch and a Maritime cluster in Gujarat.

Development of a coastal economic unit (CEU) at Kandla.

Coastal community development: To ensure sustainable socio-economic development in the State, projects have identified for development of coastal community.

These include:
Development of #Gujarat Maritime University.

Dredging of Ro–Pax Ferry Services between #Gogha and #Dahej in
#Gulf of Cambay.

Training Program for skill development/capacity building of workers involved in ship recycling activities at #Alang.

Dedicated coastal berth for passenger/cargo by sea at #Porbandar Port.

#Sagarmala boost development of coastal economy, save logistic costs, balance modal mix for cargo movement, leading to growth in manufacturing sector and facilitating ease of doing business. fii-news.com

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