(a) whether a proposal for starting a ship service between Mangalore and Mumbai is pending with the Union Government for clearance for a long time;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the project is likely to be cleared?
(a) whether a proposal for starting a ship service between Mangalore and Mumbai is pending with the Union Government for clearance for a long time;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the project is likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSP0RT
(DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) No, Sir. However, Shipping Corporation of India has received a request from the Port of New Mangalore for commencement of feeder service on the West Coast of India connecting New Mangalore and Mumbai. A feasibility study is presently at an advanced stage to establish the viability and other details of the proposal.
(b)&(c) Does not arise.