Sonowal wants to bring paradigm shift at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
The Rs.809.18 crore Re-Construction of Berth No. 8 and Mechanization of Berth Nos. 7 and 8 at Netaji Subhash Dock of KDS, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, will be executed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode https://www.globaltenders.com/ .
This significant decision was taken by the Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on 7 Mar 2024, to bring a paradigm shift in the operational landscape of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port https://ted.europa.eu/en/ .
Key benefits include the establishment of an effective, efficient and environmentally sustainable integrated cargo handling system https://www.meed.com/latest/tenders , which will significantly bolster the port’s operational efficiency, said MoPSW.
Additionally, the creation of additional berthing and cargo handling facilities will cater to both import and export activities, thereby amplifying the port’s capacity https://shipmin.gov.in/ and versatility, resulting in enhanced overall performance and competitiveness.
In West Bengal, the Sagarmala Programme oversees 62 projects valued at Rs.16,300 crore, with 19 completed projects worth approximately Rs.1,100 crore and 43 projects at various stages of implementation totalling around Rs.15,000 crore. Fiinews.com
