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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has submitted a proposal for ‘Deepening and Widening of Main Harbour Channel and JN Port Approach Channel’ at an estimated cost of Rs.640 crore which comprises Rs.570 crore direct dredging cost and Rs.70 crore for setting-up associated facilities. Department of Shipping has proposed Government funding of the direct dredging cost of Rs.570 crore.
Development and expansion of major ports is an on-going process to cope with the demands of maritime trade. As part of this process, JNPT has prepared an Integrated Development Plan for the port in line with its potential to emerge as a leading container port in the region. The plan envisages upgradation and augmentation of container handling equipments in its existing terminals as also their expansion, establishment of new container terminals, improvement in the internal circulation systems and back-up facilities in the port area to speed up evacuation of containers and enhancement in road and rail connectivity to its hinterland, keeping in view the future traffic projections.
This information was given in the Rajya Sabha today in an oral reply by the Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T. R. Baalu.
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