Work is underway based on over 150 consultations with various stakeholders, says MoPSW
A Rs.4,243.64 crore concession agreement has been signed for building a mega container terminal at Tuna-Tekra near the existing Deendayal Port, the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways said on 2 Jan 2024 in an update of its Public-Private Partnership projects.
Other projects in progress during 2023 were:
Development of Mumbai Marina at Prince’s Dock of Mumbai Port Authority for Rs.575.19 crore;
Development of Oil Jetty No.9, Deendayal Port Authority for Rs.123 crore
Development of Berth No.13 for Handling Multipurpose Clean Cargo with a capacity of 4.2 MTPA at Deendayal Port, costing Rs.167 crore;
Mechanization of North Cargo Berth-III (NCB-III) for Handling Dry Bulk cargo at V.O. Chidambarnar Port for Rs.265 crore;
Operation & Maintenance of Berth Nos. 10 & 11 at Mormugao Port, Goa, for Rs.139 crore, the Ministry said.
One coastal berth project, costing Rs.73.07 crore, and 3 fishing harbour projects worth Rs.1,137 crore have been sanctioned in Andhra Pradesh under the Sagarmala since Feb 2023.
Also, sanctioned Sagarmala projects are:
In Karnataka, 5 floating jetty projects worth Rs.15.99 crore and one inland waterway project worth Rs.9.54 crore;
In Tamil Nadu, 2 floating jetty projects worth Rs.14.66 crore;
The Ministry aims to develop world-class ports and promote inland water transport, coastal shipping, and a sustainable maritime sector. It encompasses aspirations in Logistics, Infrastructure, and Shipping, supporting India’s ‘Blue Economy’.
Work is underway based on over 150 consultations with various stakeholders and the analysis of 50 international benchmarks, which outline more than 300 actionable initiatives for enhancing ports, shipping, and waterways by 2047, said the Ministry. Fiinews.com
