Question : Project Green Port

(a) whether the Government proposes to start ''Project Green Ports'' in the country;
(b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
(c) the extent to which the said project has been able to achieve its objectives so far;
(d) whether the Government has been able to acquire the requisite equipments for monitoring environmental pollution and dust suppression system under the said project and if so, the details thereof;
(e) the financial implication involved in the execution of the said project along with the expenditure incurred so far; and
(f) the details of measures adopted to maintain cleanliness at the ports across the country?

(a)to(e):Yes, Madam. Under the Green Port Initiative, the Ministry has identified 12 activities to make the Major Ports more clean and green from the environment perspective. These initiatives include preparation of Environment Management & Monitoring Plan (EMMP); provision of equipment to monitor environmental pollution; acquiring dust suppression system; setting up of sewage/ waste water treatment plants and garbage disposal plants; setting up projects for energy generation from renewable energy sources; make up any shortfall of Tier-I Oil Spill Response facilities; control of sea garbage, improve quality of harbor waters etc. Major ports have taken up preparation of EMMP; acquisition of equipment required for monitoring of environmental pollution including monitoring of Air water and Noise quality; Tree Plantation drives; Rainwater harvesting, Beautification of Parks; Installation of Mechanical Dust Suppression System (MDSS); improved collection and disposal of sludge from the ships and Ballast Water Management; procurement of Fog Cannons, Mist Machines and mechanised road sweeping machines; promoted usage of Bio-Diesel; set up Bio-Gas plants and sewage/waste water treatment plants/garbage disposal plants; solar and wind power plants. A total amount of Rs.133.90 Crore has been incurred by all Major Ports for executing such projects during 2014 – 2016.

(f) Under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 22 action points have been taken up by all the Major Ports to maintain cleanliness at the Major Ports as annexed.

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ANNEXURE
ACTION POINTS UNDER SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN
S.No Key Activity
1 Cleaning of Wharf
2 Cleaning and repair of sheds
3 Auction & disposal of all unserviceable items
4. Auction of all unclaimed goods
5. Painting with uniform colour code (unique to a port) all signage & boards
6. Cleaning & repair of Port roads
7. Painting road signs, Zebra crossings, pavement edges etc.,
8. Neat paving of the pavements & cement furniture along pavements
9. Beautification & cleaning of parks
10. Covering of tiles, Moran, wooden chips in open areas after providing green spaces
11. Modernizing all toilet complexes in the operational area and clean all the toilets
12 Placing dust bins (of uniform colour preferably green) at regular intervals.
13 Boards-indicating Cleanliness messages -Dos & Don’ts
14 Painting / white washing of office buildings & residential buildings with proper colour code
15 Cleaning and painting of statues, if any.
16 Cleaning & repairing of all drainages & storm water system
17 Plantation in open areas, avenues and corners
18 Awards to departments or officers whose area/jurisdiction is most neat & clean.
19 Regular training to staff to generate awareness and inculcate importance of a clean
environment
20 Removing unnecessary vegetation.
21 Solid Waste collection, segregation, sorting and storage on ships
22 Liquid and Faecal waste treatment before discharge
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