The Ministry of Shipping is in the process of developing jetties and terminals for development of coastal and inland water routes for passenger and cargo transportation. The state governments have been requested to submit proposals for construction of jetties etc under the scheme. The Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned construction of jetties at Cuddalore Port (Berth-1), coastal berth at Cuddalore Port (Berth-2) and extension of passenger berthing facility at Kanyakumari Port in Tamil Nadu on the recommendation of the government of Tamil Nadu.
This information was given by Minster of State for Shipping and Road Transport and Highways, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Courtesy: pib.nic.in
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