Question : CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HARBOURS



(a) the details of the proposals under consideration of the Government for construction of new harbours in the country, State-wise, location-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a)There is no proposal for setting up of any new major Port under consideration with the Government of India. State Governments have overall jurisdiction over Ports other than major Ports and are also responsible for their construction.