Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
DETAILS OF THE PROJECTS UNDER SAGARMALA SCHEME
Posted On:
21 JUL 2023 3:29PM by PIB Delhi
The Sagarmala is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and strategic location on key international maritime trade routes. Under Sagarmala Scheme, Ministry provide financial assistance to State Governments for Port infrastructure projects, Coastal berth projects, Road & Rail projects, fish harbours, skill development projects, Coastal community development, cruise terminal and projects such as Ro-Pax ferry services etc. The details of number of projects, funds sanctioned and project status state wise in enclosed [ Annexure-I].
The details of the projects undertaken with assistance under Sagarmala Scheme along with status in respect of port modernisation and connectivity pillar is annexed]. [Annexure-II]. Further, based on consultation with Major Ports, State Maritime Boards, Ministry of Railway and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, 107 road and rail connectivity infrastructure gaps for Major and Port other than Major Ports (Non-Major ports), have been identified and included in the Comprehensive Port Connectivity Plan (CPCP) prepared by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in September 2022. These projects aim to enhance connectivity between ports and domestic production / consumption centres
Under the Sagarmala Scheme, National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) has been established in IIT Chennai at a cost of Rs. 77 Crore. The institute acts as a technological arm of the Ministry and develops cutting-edge technologies and application products to effectively resolve various issues and challenges faced by Ports & Shipping Sector.
Annexure I
State wise details of Sagarmala Funded Projects
|
State
|
Total No. of Projects
|
Funds Sanctioned
(Rs. Cr.)
|
No. of Projects Under Development
|
No. of Projects Completed
|
No. of Projects Under Implementation
|
|
Gujarat
|
12
|
1059
|
3
|
1
|
8
|
|
Maharashtra
|
46
|
952
|
13
|
13
|
20
|
|
Goa
|
8
|
96
|
1
|
4
|
3
|
|
Karnataka
|
31
|
628
|
15
|
3
|
13
|
|
Kerala
|
9
|
130
|
1
|
5
|
3
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
22
|
477
|
4
|
12
|
6
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
14
|
448
|
1
|
5
|
8
|
|
Odisha
|
6
|
145
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
|
West Bengal
|
11
|
287
|
2
|
5
|
4
|
|
Puducherry
|
2
|
46
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
|
8
|
211
|
6
|
-
|
2
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
2
|
46
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
|
171
|
4525
|
53
|
49
|
69
|
Annexure II
State wise details of Sagarmala funded Port Modernization and Port Connectivity projects
|
State
|
Total No. of Projects
|
No. of Projects Under Development
|
No. of Projects Completed
|
No. of Projects Under Implementation
|
|
Maharashtra
|
5
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
|
Goa
|
6
|
|
4
|
2
|
|
Karnataka
|
3
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
Kerala
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
7
|
|
4
|
3
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
3
|
|
2
|
1
|
|
West Bengal
|
7
|
|
5
|
2
|
|
Puducherry
|
1
|
|
|
1
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
2
|
2
|
|
|
|
Total
|
37
|
5
|
18
|
14
|
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
*****
MJPS/NSK
(Release ID: 1941382)
Visitor Counter : 6953