Question : INTERNATIONAL NORMS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PORTS



(a) whether there are any international norms for the development of ports and the construction of new ports;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of existing minor ports that can be developed according to such international norms?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a) There are no universally accepted norms.

(b) & (c) Do not arise.