Question : DEADWEIGHT TONNAGE INCENTIVE SCHEME

(a) whether deadweight tonnage incentive scheme is being implemented at various Ports in the country;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether Indian Ports Association has brought this issue to the attention of the Government;

(d) if so, the response of the Government thereto; and

(e) the measures taken / proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)

(a) & (b): Deadweight tonnage incentive scheme is being implemented only at Jawaharlal Nehru, Chennai and Cochin major ports for handling large/ over designated deadweight vessels.

(c): No, Sir.

(d) & (e): Do not arise.