As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around Rs. 5.48 lakh crore have been identified for implementation. Sagarmala projects includes projects from various categories such as modernisation of existing ports and terminals, new ports, terminals, RoRo & tourism jetties, enhancement of port connectivity, inland waterways, lighthouse tourism, industrialization around port, skill development, technology centres, etc. The summary of projects undertaken in Sagarmala Programme as per five pillars is provided in Annexure I.

Special Economic Zone at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Smart Industrial Port City at Deendayal Port & Paradip Port and Coastal Employment Unit at V. O. Chidambaranar Port area part of Sagarmala Programme.

14 projects related to development of new ports with estimated investment of Rs. 1,25,776 Cr. are part of Sagarmala Programme. These projects are spread across coastal states/ union territories including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Tamil Nadu. Implementation of the projects is to be done by the State Maritime Boards and Major Ports etc..In Gujarat, 2 projects related to development of new ports including Bulk terminal / Greenfield Port at Chhara and CNG Terminal at Bhavnagar Port are part of Sagarmala Programme and being implemented by Gujarat Maritime Board.

Annexure I

This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

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