Question : DECLARATION OF NATIONAL WATERWAYS

(a) whether Kakinada-Marakkanam canal system with the Godavari and Krishna waterways is to be developed and declared a National Waterway;

(b) if so, the estimated cost of this project ;

(c) whether the Government have accorded its sanction; and

(d) if so, by when the work on this is likely to commence?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI SU. THIRUNAVUKKARASAR )

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) : Rs.585 Crores.

(c) : No, Sir.

(d) : Does not arise.