New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The cargo volumes handled by Indian ports year-over-year have been rising, with a growing economy and in line with its exports.

The cargo handled at major Ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 819.23 million tonnes in financial year 2023-24, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 per cent which is comparable to global standards, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session.

During 2023-24, the cargo handled consisted of 33.8 per cent liquid bulk, 44.04 per cent dry bulk, and 22.16 per cent container cargo.

Infrastructure development and capacity augmentation of major ports is a continuous process.

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