Lok Sabha Question No. 3610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Sagarmala Programme in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Tharaniventhan M S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3610

ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## SAGARMALA PROGRAMME IN TAMIL NADU

## 3610. SHRI THARANIVENTHAN M S:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the  progress made in the implementation of the Sagarmala Programme across the country, including Tamil Nadu indicating the number of projects completed so far; (b) the number of ports upgraded and new port projects initiated under the Sagarmala Programme in the State of Tamil Nadu; (c)  the  steps  taken  to  enhance  connectivity  between  ports,  inland  waterways  and industrial corridors in the said State as part of the Sagarmala Programme; (d) the funds allocated and spent on port development and infrastructure projects in the said State under the Sagarmala Programme; (e) the impact of the Sagarmala Programme on improving economic growth, trade, and employment opportunities in the said State particularly in coastal areas; and (f)  the future plans for the expansion of port infrastructure and development of logistics
- networks in the said State under the Sagarmala Programme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) The  Sagarmala  programme  is  the  flagship  programme  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.The projects under Sagarmala Programme are categorized into five pillars - port modernization, port connectivity,  port-led  industrialization,  coastal  community  development  and  coastal shipping & inland water transport.These projects are implemented by Central Ministries, lWAl,  Indian  Railways,  State  Government  and  Major  Ports  etc.The  details  of  projects envisaged under SagarmalaProgramm including Tamil Nadu is annexed. [ Annexure-I ]
- (b) & (c) As a part of Sagarmala Programme, 98 Projects worth more than Rs 93,376 Cr. have  been  identified  under  Sagarmala  Programme  in  the  state  of  Tamil  Nadu  for enhancing  the  infrastructure  related  to  port  modernization,  port  connectivity,  port-led industrialization,  coastal  community  development  and  coastal  shipping  &  inland  water transport.

(d) Under Sagarmala Scheme, Ministry provide financial assistance to State Governments / UTs for Port infrastructure projects, Coastal berth projects, Road & Rail projects,  fish  harbours,  skill  development  projects,  Coastal  community  development, International  standard  cruise  terminal  and  unique  and  innovative  projects  such  as  RoPax  ferry  services  etc.  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  under  Sagarmala Scheme is partially funding 22 projects worth Rs 1240 Cr in the state of Tamil Nadu. The details of number of projects, funds sanctioned and funds released in the state of Tamil Nadu is annexed. [ Annexure-II ]

(e) & (f) Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and  Waterways.  Tamil  Nadu  boasts  a  1,076  km  long  coastline,  which  is  crucial  for enhancing  India's  maritime  trade.  The  state  has  three  Major  Ports  viz.  Chennai  Port, Tuticorin Port (V.O. Chidambaranar Port), and Kamarajar Port, which handle a significant portion of India's cargo, especially containerized and bulk cargo. Its location along key international  shipping  routes  makes  it  pivotal  for  increasing  India's  maritime  trade  and ensuring global connectivity.Sagarmala Programme has led to more job opportunities in port operations, logistics, and maritime sectors. Additionally, the program supports skill development and boosts coastal industries such as fishing and tourism.The Government is  focusing  on  developing  and  modernizing  port  infrastructure  at  Major  Ports  in  Tamil Nadu  to  accommodate  larger  vessels,  streamline  cargo  handling,  and  increase  port capacity to reduce costs and improve logistics for exporters in Tamil Nadu.

## List of Projects under Sagarmala Programme

| State/UT                  | No. of Project s   | Total Cost (Rs. Cr.)   | Completed (Rs. Cr.)   | Completed (Rs. Cr.)          | Under Implementation   | Under Implementation         | Under Development   | Under Development            |
|---------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------|
| State/UT                  | No. of Project s   | Total Cost (Rs. Cr.)   | No. of Projec ts      | Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr.) | No. of Proje cts       | Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr.) | No. of Project s    | Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr.) |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 58                 | 46622                  | 4                     | 60                           | 12                     | 425                          | 42                  | 46136                        |
| Andhra Pradesh            | 110                | 114007                 | 41                    | 33070                        | 41                     | 62255                        | 28                  | 18681                        |
| Assam                     | 10                 | 1013                   | 2                     | 151                          | 4                      | 611                          | 4                   | 251                          |
| Bihar                     | 4                  | 278                    | 1                     | 12                           | 1                      | 83                           | 2                   | 183                          |
| Chhattisgarh              | 1                  | 207                    | 1                     | 207                          | -                      | -                            | -                   | -                            |
| Daman & Diu               | 2                  | 92                     | -                     | -                            | -                      | -                            | 2                   | 92                           |
| Goa                       | 34                 | 6839                   | 12                    | 202                          | 5                      | 3699                         | 17                  | 2937                         |
| Gujarat                   | 92                 | 66646                  | 23                    | 16195                        | 27                     | 23332                        | 42                  | 27118                        |
| Jharkhand                 | 4                  | 580                    | 1                     | 281                          | -                      | -                            | 3                   | 299                          |
| Karnataka                 | 82                 | 17491                  | 14                    | 4610                         | 23                     | 4563                         | 45                  | 8317                         |
| Kerala                    | 55                 | 23935                  | 19                    | 5320                         | 11                     | 12213                        | 25                  | 6402                         |
| Lakshadwee p              | 17                 | 964                    | -                     | -                            | 3                      | 42                           | 14                  | 921                          |
| Maharashtra               | 138                | 130320                 | 47                    | 16857                        | 36                     | 17797                        | 55                  | 95665                        |
| Odisha                    | 53                 | 54583                  | 24                    | 18146                        | 17                     | 21410                        | 12                  | 15025                        |
| Puducherry                | 8                  | 5294                   | 2                     | 3125                         | 3                      | 1554                         | 3                   | 615                          |
| Tamil Nadu                | 98                 | 93375                  | 54                    | 37617                        | 17                     | 13625                        | 27                  | 42133                        |
| Telangana                 | 3                  | 127                    | -                     | -                            | -                      | -                            | 3                   | 127                          |
| Uttar Pradesh             | 6                  | 585                    | 1                     | 184                          | 1                      | 35                           | 4                   | 366                          |
| Uttarakhand               | 2                  | 150                    | 1                     | 120                          | -                      | -                            | 1                   | 30                           |
| West Bengal               | 62                 | 16444                  | 25                    | 5335                         | 13                     | 1039                         | 24                  | 10069                        |
| TOTAL                     | 839                | 57956                  | 272                   | 141499                       | 214                    | 162688                       | 353                 | 275374                       |

## List of Projects in the state of Tamil Nadu under SagarmalaScheme

|   S.no | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                 | Implemen ting Agency                      | Status                |   Project Cost (Rs. Cr.) |   Funds Sanction ed (Rs. Cr.) |   Funds Release d (Rs. Cr.) |
|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|      1 | Creation of Berthing facilities for tourist vessels at Agni Theertham, Tamil Nadu                                                                                               | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board                 | Under Implem entation |                     7.58 |                          7.58 |                        1.51 |
|      2 | Development and Operation of a full-fledged Truck Parking Terminal adjacent to NH7A opposite to Fisheries college at V. O .Chidambaranar                                        | V. O. Chidambar anar Port Authority       | Comple ted            |                    25    |                         10    |                       10    |
|      3 | Coastal berth with dredged depth of 10.0m to handle vessels up to 15000 DWT - length 150m at VoCPT                                                                              | V. O. Chidambar anar Port Authority       | Comple ted            |                    36    |                         30    |                       30    |
|      4 | Coastal Cargo Berth at ChPT                                                                                                                                                     | Chennai Port Authority                    | Comple ted            |                    80    |                         30    |                       30    |
|      5 | Construction of Breakwater both in North and South side of entrance channel- Berth- 1- Berth-2 and Capital Dredging at Cuddalore Port - From entrance channel till cargo berths | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board                 | Comple ted            |                   135    |                         67.5  |                       67.5  |
|      6 | Development of paved storage yard at Chennai Port for handling export cargo                                                                                                     | Chennai Port Authority                    | Comple ted            |                    54    |                         25.73 |                       25.73 |
|      7 | Construction of Bunker berth at Chennai Port                                                                                                                                    | Chennai Port Authority                    | Comple ted            |                    44    |                         22    |                       22    |
|      8 | Construction of a fishing harbour at Poompuhar in Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu                                                                                           | Fisheries Departmen t, GoTN               | Comple ted            |                   148    |                         37    |                       37    |
|      9 | Expansion of fishing harbour at ChinnamuttominKanyakumar i District in Tamil Nadu                                                                                               | Fisheries Departmen t, GoTN               | Comple ted            |                    74    |                         18.38 |                       18.38 |
|     10 | Coastal Districts Skill Development Program - Phase I -Tamil Nadu                                                                                                               | Ministry of Rural Developm ent (DDU- GKY) | Comple ted            |                     2.94 |                          2.94 |                        1.47 |
|     11 | Construction of widening the Korampallam Surplus course bridge and rail over bridge - RoB including widening of road from western boundary to TTPS                              | V. O. Chidambar anar Port Authority       | Comple ted            |                    42    |                         20    |                       20    |

|   S.no | Name of Project                                                                                                                         | Implemen ting Agency                      | Status                |   Project Cost (Rs. Cr.) |   Funds Sanction ed (Rs. Cr.) |   Funds Release d (Rs. Cr.) |
|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|     12 | Dredging the dock basin for coastal cargo berth at VOCPT -Dredging in front of dedicated coastal berth                                  | V. O. Chidambar anar Port Authority       | Comple ted            |                    98    |                         20.88 |                       20.88 |
|     13 | National Technology Center for Ports- Waterways and Coasts -New Campus                                                                  | IIT Chennai                               | Comple ted            |                    77.03 |                         39.67 |                       39.67 |
|     14 | Coastal Districts Skill Development Program - Phase 2 -Tamil Nadu                                                                       | Ministry of Rural Developm ent (DDU- GKY) | Under Implem entation |                    10.67 |                         10.67 |                        2.42 |
|     15 | Fishing harbor at Mookaiyur in Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu                                                                    | Fisheries Departmen t, GoTN               | Comple ted            |                   113.9  |                         28.48 |                       28.48 |
|     16 | Fishing harbour at Kuthakal, Kunthukul -TN                                                                                              | Fisheries Departmen t, GoTN               | Comple ted            |                    74    |                         18.5  |                       16.65 |
|     17 | Modern elevated steel bridge for safe transport of tourists from Vivekananda Rock to Thiruvalluvur statue                               | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board                 | Comple ted            |                    31.05 |                         15.53 |                       12.42 |
|     18 | Modernisation of Chennai Fishing Harbour Project                                                                                        | Chennai Port Authority                    | Under Implem entation |                    97.95 |                         48.97 |                        6.98 |
|     19 | Creation of additional berthing facilities at VilloondiTheertham, Tamil Nadu                                                            | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board                 | Under Implem entation |                     3.66 |                          3.66 |                        0.73 |
|     20 | Development of Buffer Parking yard for Trailers / Trucks at the backup areas of Berth No. 24B(BD-II) in Chennai Port Authority          | Chennai Port Authority                    | Under Implem entation |                    52.85 |                         39.42 |                       37.44 |
|     21 | Upgradation of Nagapattinam Port Infrastructure for the passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam (India) to Kankesanthurai (Sri Lanka) | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board                 | Under Develop ment    |                    10.47 |                         10.47 |                        0    |
|     22 | Extension of passenger berthing facility at Kanyakumari Port                                                                            | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board                 | Under Implem entation |                    20    |                         10    |                        4.94 |

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