Question
Download Solution PDFWhich scheme has been proposed for development of state roads along coastal border areas, including connectivity of non major ports and major ports?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sagarmala Pariyojana.
Key Points
- Sagarmala Seaplane Services also having airline operators will be implemented by the Sagarmala Development Company Limited.
- 6 new port locations have been included in the Sagarmala Project.
- These are Vadhavan (Maharashtra,Enayam (Tamil Nadu), Tajpur (West Bengal), Paradip Outer Harbour (Odisha), Sirkazhi (Tamil Nadu), Belekeri (Karnataka).
- The Sagarmala project is one of the pioneer initiatives launched by the government of India with the objective to enhance connectivity at the Ports of India.
- Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative aimed at bringing about a step change in India’s logistics sector performance, by unlocking the full potential of India’s coastline and waterways.
- The vision of Sagarmala is to reduce logistics costs for both domestic and EXIM cargo with optimized infrastructure investment.
Additional Information
- The Sagarmala Programme is an initiative by the government of India to enhance the performance of the country's logistics sector.
- The programme envisages unlocking the potential of waterways and the coastline to minimize infrastructural investments required to meet these targets.
- The Sagarmala Programme:
- Country: India
- Launched by: Narendra Modi
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Established: 31 July 2015;
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