Question : CONSTRUCTION OF DRY DOCK UNDER TRP

(a) the funds allocated and released for construction of Dry Dock facilities at Bambooflat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands under Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme (TRP);

(b) whether the land has been identified and allotted for the purpose;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the pre-project formalities like studies, clearances, approval, etc. have been completed;

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the time by which such construction work is likely to be started and completed?

MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)

(a): No funds have been allocated for construction of Dry Dock facilities at Bambooflat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands under Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme (TRP).

(b) & (c): Andaman & Nicobar Administration (Port Management Board) has identified land at Shore Point, in Bambooflat, Port Blair, as the site for construction of Dry Dock.

(d) to (f): No, Madam. Re-tendering for appointment of consultant for conducting Techno Economic feasibility studies and Transaction Advisory services is under progress. The work will commence only after analyzing the Techno Economic feasibility study.