Question : SHIPPING SERVICE BETWEEN MUMBAI AND PANAJI

(a) whether there is a regular ship service between Mumbai and Panaji;

(b) if so, whether it is running on profit;

(c) whether there is any proposal to extend this service to Mangalore to make it more profitable;

(d) whether any survey or study has been carried out in this regard; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) Such surveys or studies would normally be done if a commercial venture is to be undertaken and since Government does not run commercial shipping services, no such survey has been conducted by Government.