(a) whether the Government has developed and modernised certain ports including
minor ports under the National Maritime Development Programme to promote coastal
shipping transport;
(b) if so, the details thereof, port-wise during the last three years and the
current year;
(c) the details of the funds allocated, released and spent during the aforesaid
period, year-wise and port-wise;
(d) the time by which development and modernisation works of such ports are likely
to be completed; and
(e) whether the Government is considering to launch any Centrally Sponsored Scheme
for the development of minor ports and if so, the details thereof?