(a) whether motor boats procured for coastal surveillance are suitable
for the coastal areas in Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether motor boats procured for coastal surveillance are suitable
for the coastal areas in Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c): Yes Madam. All the approved 30 boats (20 boats of 12 Ton and 10 boats
of 5 Ton size) have been delivered to State of Gujarat till March, 2011 under
Coastal Security Scheme (Phase-I). These boats have been procured after
consulting the suitability with Indian Coast Guard.
31 boats have been approved for Gujarat under Coastal Security Scheme
(Phase-II), which is under implementation for 5 years from 1st April, 2011.
Suitability and technical specifications of these boats have been widely
consulted/discussed with Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and coastal States/
Union Territories.