(a) whether the Government proposes to reclaim sea land for
setting up new ports and expansion of the existing ports;
(b) if so,the details thereof;
(c) the details of fund allocated for the purpose;and
(d) the time by which the expansion and development
work is likely to be commenced and completed?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) & (b): Development and expansion of ports is a comprehensive activity
which is carried out through addition of new berths,modernization of equipment
improvement of port connectivity and other areas of port operation.This development
may involve reclamation of sea land as is being proposed in some Major Ports,
such as Chennai and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.In so far as non-Major Ports are concerned,
under the Indian Ports Act,1908,their development is the responsibility of the
concerned State Government.
(c) & (d): Do not arise.