Modernization of ports under NMDP

RAJYA SABHA

With the objective to upgrade and modernize port infrastructure in India to enable it to benchmark its performance against global standards, a National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP) has been formulated by the Department of Shipping.

Giving this information in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, the Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T.R. Baalu said that under the programme, a total investment of Rs. 100339 crore is envisaged and out of this, Rs. 55800.00 crores is for the Port Sector.

Of the investment proposed in the Port Sector, Rs. 34505.00 crores is expected from private sector mainly for commercially viable projects like development/operation of berths, terminals etc. Public funds will be concentrated for creation of common user infrastructure facilities. In the Major Ports 276 projects covering the entire gamut of activities, namely, construction/upgradation of berths, deepening of channels, rail-road connectivity projects, equipment upgradation/ modernization schemes and other related schemes for creation of back-up facilities have been identified for inclusion in the programme, the Minister added.

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