(a) whether the Government proposes to review the National Maritime Development Policy;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the locations for setting up deep-sea-ports have been identified; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred thereon?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) & (b): The Policy for the Maritime Sector, which is under finalization, seeks to combine vision and strategy for the sector through harmonious and coordinated development of our maritime assets including the ports, shipping, inland water transport systems and the ship building and ship repair industries.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.