(a) whether Government has received suggestions from CII (Confederation of Indian Industries)
for evolving a new mechanism for reviving maritime sector in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) & (b): Information received from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) indicates that some areas
to be addressed for a healthy growth of the maritime sector in line with the growth in Indian economy have been
identified in a background note on Indian Maritime Landscape for the Indian Maritime Summit 2006 of the CII. These
involve planning and investments by all stakeholders, including the Government and the public and private sector,
for developing the requisite maritime infrastructure, improvements in current processes and the introduction of
policy measures to create a conducive environment for players in the sector.
(c): The Government is conscious of the need for the maritime infrastructure in India to keep pace with
the demands generated by a growing economy. The suggestions received from various sources including those received
from the CII are taken into account while formulating the policies and plans for the growth of the sector. This is
an on-going process.