New Delhi, March 19 -- The 4th National Sagarmala Apex (NSAC) meeting decided to boost port-led development and enhance the maritime infrastructure of the country. The meet reviewed the implementation status of key projects under the "Sagarmala", the flagship programme of the Ministry of Port Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW).

The Ministry is executing 839 projects worth Rs 5.79 lakh crore under the Sagarmala Programme, with 272 projects already completed at an investment of Rs 1.41 lakh crore. Under Sagarmala, 234 port modernisation projects worth Rs 2.91 lakh crore are underway, with 103 projects completed, adding 230 MTPA capacity. In connectivity, 279 projects worth Rs 2.06 lakh crore are being implemented, with 92 projects completed, boo...