Question : CAPTIVE USE POLICY AT PORTS

(a) whether the proposal to introduce Captive Use Policy at the major ports in the country is under consideration of the Government;

(b) if so, the names of the said ports;

(c) the details of the users entitled to use the ports under the said policy;

(d) the basis on which rights will be granted under the said policy; and

(e) the number of people likely to be granted rights to use each port thereunder?

MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G. K. VASAN)

(a) to (e): The policy for Captive Use at the Major Ports is at present under consideration in the Ministry. It will be applicable to all Major Ports under the administrative control of the Ministry of Shipping. The details of the policy will be available after it is finalised.