(a) whether the Government have finalised the guidelines for the implementation of Rs.100,000 crore Sagar Mala programme;
(b) if so, whether the Government propose to involve both the public and the private sector in the implementation of this programme; and
(c) the details of the shipping policy so formulated by the Government?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI)
(a) The outline of the ‘Sagarmala’ scheme is being finalised. After finalisation, the scheme will be placed before the Competent Authority for approval.
(b) The ‘Sagarmala’ scheme envisages involvement of both public and private sectors.
(c) As indicated in reply to part (a) of the question, the outline of the scheme, which would also include policy interventions, are being finalised.