Question : INAUGURATION OF ENNORE PORT



(a) whether the Ennore Port has been inaugurated;

(b) if so, the details of its cargo traffic handling capacity; and

(c) the functions and jurisdiction of the port ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. Two coal berths with 16 million tonnes capacity have been constructed to import thermal coal for Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. The port will be managed by a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956.