Lok Sabha
Improvement of the working of Major Ports in the country is an ongoing process. In order to the improve efficiency of major ports, steps have been taken from time to time such as (I) Construction and equipping of new berths/terminals; (ii) Replacement of existing equipment with the state-of-the-art equipment on existing berths; (iii) Labour training and improvement in management practices for achieving higher efficiency output; (iv) Private sector involvement in the development and operation of port facilities to bring out additional investment and modern techniques for greater efficiency; (v) Computerisation of port working and partial induction of Electronic Data Interchange.
This information was given in the Lok Sabha today in a written reply by the Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T.R. Baalu.
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