Question : CARGO HANDLED BY KOLKATA PORT



(a) the volume of cargo handled by the Kolkata Port during the last two years and the current year so far;

(b) whether it is a fact that the capacity of Kolkata port is showing a declining trend;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps being proposed by the Government for the modernisation of Kolkata port;

(d) whether the Government are considering any proposal to create additional berths to increase the volume of cargo; and

(e) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): The volume of cargo handled by Kolkata Port (Kolkata Dock System) during the years 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and the current year upto June, 2001 is as under:-

 (In Million tones)	1999-2000	10.31	2000-2001	7.16	2001-2002	1.03	(April-June)


(b): No, Sir.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): No, Sir. There is no proposal to create additional berths at Kolkata Port (Kolkata Dock System).

(e): Does not arise.