(a) whether the Union Government proposes to establish new shipyards in the country
including Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and location-wise; and
(c) the time by which said Shipyards are likely to be set up?
(a) whether the Union Government proposes to establish new shipyards in the country
including Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and location-wise; and
(c) the time by which said Shipyards are likely to be set up?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)
(a) to (c): National Maritime Development Programme envisages setting up of two
international size shipyards,one on the East Coast and another on the West Coast of India.
Maritime States including Gujarat were requested by this Ministry to identify suitable
locations for setting up of international size shipyards, one each on the East Coast and West
Coast of India respectively. Certain locations have been suggested by some of the Maritime
States including Gujarat. Detail of States and sites proposed by State Governments is annexed.
Government of India nominated Mumbai Port Trust and Ennore Port Limited to function as the
Nodal Agencies for setting up of shipyards on the West Coast of India and the East Coast of
India respectively. The nodal agencies viz. Ennore Port Limited and Mumbai Port Trust have
been authorized to appoint Consultants who, inter alia, would identify 3 or 4 alternative
sites each for setting up of shipyard on West Coast and East Coast of India respectively
and also suggest optimal locations with detailed justification. The commencement of the
project depends on the outcome of the recommendations of the Consultants.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1167
The Maritime States were requested by this Ministry to identify suitable location for setting
up of international size shipyards, one each on the East Coast and West Coast of India
respectively, with the following basic requirements:
(i) The minimum land requirement of 1000-1500 acres and waterfront of about 2.5 Kms in
length;
(ii) Water draft of 10 to 12 metres;
(iii) The site location for the proposed shipyards to have good rail and road connectivity;
(iv) Contiguity to a Major Port situated within the State.
In response, the following locations have been suggested by the Maritime States:
S. No. Name of State Site Proposed/Response of the State Government
1. Government of Karnataka Tadri Port (Kundle Beach) and Honne Beach under Belekeri Port 2. Government of Kerala Poovar in Thiruvananthapuram District on Kerala-Tamil Nadu Border 3. Government of Orissa
(i) Nuagarh (Astaranga) Distt. Puri
(ii) Palur, Distt. Ganjam
(iii) Gopalpur Port at Arjipalli, Chatrapur, Distt. Ganjam
(iv) Bahuda Muhana (Sonepur), Distt. Ganjam 4. Government of Andhra Pradesh Vodarevu in Prakasam District 5. Government of West Bengal No specific site proposed as yet. 6. Government of Gujarat Government of Gujarat has proposed a few stretches such as Salaya, Jodiya, Mundra, Chanch and Pipavav and Tuna.