(a) whether the Government propose to acquire two more passenger ships of 500 capacity each for the benefit of the people living in Southern Group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands; and
(b) if so, steps taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government propose to acquire two more passenger ships of 500 capacity each for the benefit of the people living in Southern Group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands; and
(b) if so, steps taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Two vessels of 500 passenger capacity are proposed to be acquired for the benefit of people living in Southern group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the 10th Five Year Plan for inter-island and mainland-island service. The EFC proposal for acquisition of one 500 passenger ship is already under circulation to the concerned Ministries for their comments.