India, March 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meet decided to boost port led development and enhance maritime infrastructure of the country. The meet reviewed the implementation status of key projects under the "Sagarmala" - the flagship programme of the Ministry of Ports, 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...