Question : LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT



(a) whether the Government has made any efforts for the licensing of land development projects under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode at major ports;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)

(a) to (c) : In order to expand the capacity and improve efficiency at Major Ports, projects are also taken up in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. As a standard practice, land/ waterfront involved in the project is given on licence/lease to the operator of the project at TAMP approved rates.