Lok Sabha Question No. 3415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-15
Subject: Projects under Sagarmala Programme
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: UDIT RAJ, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.341 5 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1sth MARCH, 2018 PROJECTS UNDER SAGARMALA PROGRAMME

3415. DR. UDIT RAJ:

SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state:

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- (a) the present status of the implementation of various projects under Sagarmala Programme;
- (b) whether the Government  has received any proposal  from the Government of Kerala for inclusion of projects under Sagarmala Programme and if so, the details thereof along  with the decision  taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government  is aware of the concerns of the people living along coastal areas due to the implementation of these projects;
- (d) if so, the details thereof  along with the remedial measures taken/being taken by the Government to address such concerns;
- (e) the time frame set for completion of the projects under Sagarmala  Programme along  with the total expected expenditure for the purpose; and
- (f) the manner in which the required  funds are likely to be managed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(e):sagarmala  is the flagship  programme of the Ministry of shipping  to promote  portled development in the country through  harnessing lndia's 7,500 km long coastline, '14,500  km of potentially  navigable waterways and skategic location on key international maritime  trade routes.

Under the sagarmala Programme, 542 projects  at an estimated investment  of more than Rs. 8 Lac Crore have been identified  for implementation  over next 20 years. Of these 542 projects, 289 projects worth about Rs. 2.17 Lac Cr are already under various stages of implementation and development.

- (b): Yes, following  proposal has been received from Government of Kerala for inclusion  in Sagarmala  programme:

|   Sr. No. | Project Proposals from Kerala                                                                     | Action Taken                                                                                        |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Construction of Multipurpose Coastal Berth at Kollam                                              | Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned Rs. 7.24 Cr and already released Rs. 3.62 Cr                    |
|         2 | Development of river side port road to Beypore port                                               | Project has been considered under Bharatmala Programme                                              |
|         3 | Construction of Fishing Harbour at Thalai in Kannur District                                      | Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned and released Rs. 6.90 Cr.                                       |
|         4 | Construction of Mini Fishing Harbour Chettuva in Thrissur District                                | Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned Rs. 4.68 Cr and already released Rs, 4.37 Cr.                   |
|         5 | Widening of road connecting from Kollam port to NH                                                | Project has been considered under Bharatmala Programme.                                             |
|         6 | Azhikkal Port - Proposed NH - Bypass and widening of 2 km.                                        | Project has been considered under Bharatmala Programme.                                             |
|         7 | Beypore port connectivity to Malaparamab via beach                                                | Project has been considered under Bharatmala Programme.                                             |
|         8 | Rail Connectivity to Azhikkal port                                                                | IPRCL has undertaken this project. Feasibility study in progress.                                   |
|         9 | Rail connectivity to Deep water international container transshiprnent terminal at Vizhinjam port | Govt. of Kerala has been asked to confirm complete land acquisition for the project.                |
|        10 | Construction of coastal berths, dredging and construction of break-water at Azhikkal Port         | Govt. of Kerala has to submit revised DPR based on technical observations from Ministry of Shipping |

(c)&(d): Under the Sagarmala Programme, projects  are proposed  to be taken up by relevant Central  Ministries /  State Governments  and their agencies. As part of the project development,  the respective project proponents are required to prepare the Social and Environment  lmpact Assessment  Reports to ensure that the requisite  due diligence has been done by them to assess the potential impact of the proposed project on the community and environment. Further, respective  project proponents  are expected  to take up remedial measures  as per these reports.

- (0: As per the approved implementation plan of Sagarmala Programme, projects  are to be taken up by relevant Central  Ministries/ Agencies and State Governments  primarily  through private/PPP mode. Projects related to capacity expansion of existing major ports, development of new ports and cruise shipping infrastructure  will be funded by major ports from their budgetary resources and also through private/PPP  mode. Sagarmala Development Company Limited will provide  funding window to residual projects that cannot be funded through any other means/mode  and assist Project SPVs set up by the Central Ministries/State  Governmentsi Ports/ State Maritime Boards  etc., with equity support for implementation of projects. Ministry  of Shipping  is also part funding the Unique and lnnovative projects, projects for creation  of infrastructure  to  promote  movement of cargo/passengers by sea/NationalWatenruays  and Fisheries and skill development projects through budgetary support from Govt. of lndia under Sagarmala.

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