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Lok Sabha Question No. 1634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Ratansinh Magansinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1634

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2023

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROMOTION OF ART AND CULTURE

## 1634.  SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI: SHRI RATANSINH MAGANSINH RATHOD:

## Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Scheme  of  Financial  Assistance  for  Promotion  of  Art  and  Culture  Financial  Assistance  to  Cultural  Organizations  with  National  Presence  is  being implemented in the State of Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the district-wise details of funds allocated for such schemes during the last 3 years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a)  &  (b):    Yes,  Sir.  The  Ministry  of  Culture  is  implementing  the  scheme  'Financial Assistance  to  Cultural  Organizations  with  National  Presence',  a  component  under 'Financial  Assistance  for  Promotion  of  Art  and  Culture'  across  the  country.  Under  this scheme, financial  assistance  is  provided  to  reputed  cultural  organizations  with  national presence ('not-for-profit' organizations, NGOs, Societies, Trusts, Universities, etc.) which organizes various cultural activities at National/International level for promotion of art and culture including in the State of Gujarat. In order to qualify for grant under the scheme, the applicant Organization needs to have a properly constituted managing body, registered in India  having  an  All  India  Character  with  National  Presence  in  its  operations,  adequate working strength. The organization should have spent Rs. 1.00 crore or more during 3 of the last 5 financial years on cultural activities. The Quantum of financial assistance under this scheme is up to Rs.1.00 Cr.

- (c): Financial  Assistance  to  Cultural  Organizations  with  National  Presence,  being  a Central  Sector  Scheme,  District-wise  data  is  not  maintained.  However,  the  financial assistance provided to various organizations in the last three years is as under:-

| Sl No.   | Financial Year   |   Funds Released (Rupees in Lakhs) |
|----------|------------------|------------------------------------|
| i.       | 2020-2021        |                             930.46 |
| ii.      | 2021-2022        |                             758.24 |
| iii.     | 2022-2023        |                            1160.4  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Cutting of Aravalli Ranges
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1633

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2023

## Cutting of Aravalli Ranges

## 1633. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether  it  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  that  the  land  mafias  in  Udaipur parliamentary constituency is causing harm to the environment by illegal trading of lands in Aravalli ranges;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any action has been taken by the Government in this matter; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b) As per the report received from the Government of Rajasthan, Udaipur parliamentary constituency  does  not  cover  the  Aravalli  ranges  and  neither  falls  under  the  areas  specified  in Aravalli Notification, 1992 . There is no report of forest land being illegally traded in Udaipur in the Aravalli ranges.
- (c)  &  (d)  Protection  and  management  of  forests  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  State Governments /Union Territory Administrations. There are strong legal frameworks for protection and management of forests under various acts and rules such as Indian Forest Act, 1927, Forest (Conservation)  Act,  1980,  Wildlife  (Protection)  Act,  1972,  and  the  State  Governments  /UT Administrations  take  appropriate  actions  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  made  under  these Acts/ Rules for protection and conservation of forest land.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Online Trading of Cultural Property
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Pradeep Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1632

ANSWERED ON- 31/07/2023

## ONLINE TRADING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

## 1632.   SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

- (a) the work being carried out by the Government for the people involved in the field of art for important matters like promoting an ethical art market, conducting original research and ensuring transparency across the country particularly in Gujarat and Bihar; and
- (b) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the urgent need to strengthen the rules for online trading of cultural property to prevent illegal trafficking?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) The  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  monitors  the  trade  of  antiquities  and  art treasures within the country through Licensing officers and Registering officers working in  length  and  breadth  of  country  including  Gujarat  and  Bihar.  In  case  of  craft  item intended for export, ASI provides non-antiquity certificates on request.
- (b) Section  3  of  the  Antiquities  and  Art  Treasure  Act,  1972  prevents  export  of  antiquities outside India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Installation of Statue of Madari Pasi
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1630

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2023

## INSTALLATION OF STATUE OF MADARI PASI

† 1630. Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat: Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to install a statue of Madari Pasi, a great personality belonging  to  Dalit  Pasi  community  by  developing  his  Samadhi  in  Paharpur  village  of Bharawan  block  in  Sandila  Tehsil  of  Hardoi  district  in  Misrikh  constituency  of  Uttar Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c) At present no such proposal is under consideration of the Government .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Development of Bhimkund as Tourist Place
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1624

## ANSWERED ON 31.07.2023

## DEVELOPMENT OF BHIMKUND AS TOURIST PLACE

## 1624. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  declare  and develop Bhimkund in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh as a tourist place, giving its historical importance;
- (b) if  so,  the  efforts  being  made  to  restore  and  re-develop  the Bhimkund from its present dilapidated condition; and
- (c)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

- if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c): Development  of  Tourism  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of the respective State Government/Union Territory Administration. However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  schemes  of 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' p rovides  financial  assistance  to  the State Governments/UTAs in consultation with them subject to adherence of scheme guidelines, availability of funds etc. for development of tourism infrastructure in the country.

The  State  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  has  informed  that there  is  no  provision  in  State  Tourism  Department  for  declaring  any place/destination  as  tourist  place.  However,  a  project  has  been prepared  &  sanctioned  for  restoration  &  development  of  Bhimkund. The  major  components  of  the  project  includes  Safety  Railings  for Security, Restoration of existing steps, Sit  outs,  Katha  Manch, Landscaping and Beautification, Approach Road, Entry Gate, Restoration of Kund, Toilets, Drinking water facility, 10 shops for local vendors  and  Signage.  The  Department  of  Tourism,  Government  of Madhya Pradesh has sanctioned ₹484.47 lakhs for execution of these components.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Pension Scheme for Retirees
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1621

ANSWERED ON 31 st  JULY, 2023 / SRAVANA 9, 1945 (SAKA)

## Pension Scheme for Retirees

## 1621.  SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  even  after  twenty  eight  years  since introduction of pension scheme in Banks, it has not been revised and the retirees, especially those retired long back are living with great difficulty with a meagre amount of pension if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Bank Retirees are not given revision in pension along with the wage revision of serving employees on similar lines like the pension, scheme of Central and State Government retirees;

(c) whether the Government proposes to raise/revise the pension scheme of the bank retirees to ensure the quantum of pension payable to pensioner is adequate to meet his/her basic needs and lifestyle to which he/she is accustomed to live to achieve the objective of social welfare;

- (d)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

(a) to (e): Pension, a funded scheme, was introduced in nationalised banks through Bipartite  Settlement  signed  on  29.10.1993  (covering  employees  retired  on  or  after 1.1.1986),  between  unions/associations  of  bank  employees  and  the  Indian  Banks' Association (IBA), which negotiated on behalf of participating banks. The Boards of the respective nationalised banks accordingly made Employees' Pension Regulations, 1995,  in  exercise  of  their  powers  under  section  19  of  the  Banking  Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970/1980. These regulations do not have  provision  for  revision  of  pension.  However,  pensioners/retirees  of  banks  are being granted Dearness Relief on pension and the same is being increased from time to time i.e. on half yearly basis.

IBA has further informed that the matter of pension updation of Banks is sub-judice in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Setting up of IIT across the Borders
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty, Gautam Gambhir

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1620

ANSWERED ON-31/07/2023

## Setting up of IIT across the Borders

## 1620.  MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY: SHRI GAUTAM GAMBHIR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  set  up  Indian  Institute  of Technology (IIT) across the borders on the lines of the campus being built in Tanzania; and
- (b) If so, the details thereof and the strategic cooperation between the countries which will be taken into account therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUBHAS SARKAR)

(a) to (b): National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 focuses on Internationalization and inter-alia  recommends  to encourage  High performing Indian  universities  to set up their campuses in other countries.  An MoU for setting up of campus of IIT Madras in Zanzibar- Tanzania has been signed on 5-7-2023 between the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, IIT Madras and Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) ZanzibarTanzania. This cooperation is reflective of the longstanding friendship between India and Tanzania and further strengthen the focus of  India  on  building  people  to  people  ties  across  Africa  and  the  Global  South. Further, an MoU for setting up of campus of IIT Delhi in Abu Dhabi has been signed between Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, IIT Delhi and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (United Arab Emirates), on 15-7-2023, for setting up of campus of IIT Delhi in Abu Dhabi. This cooperation reflects the shared vision  of  both  nations  to  prioritize  educational  excellence,  innovation,  knowledge exchange, and investments in human capital as the foundations for future prosperity and enablers of long-term economic growth and sustainable development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: CIBIL Report
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINACIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1618 ANSWERED ON 31 st  JULY, 2023 / SRAVANA 9, 1945 (SAKA)

## CIBIL REPORT

## 1618. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that, it takes thirty to forty five days for the updation of recent payments to reflect in Credit Information Bureau Indian Limited (CIBIL) report;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  time  period  specified  to  reflect  recent  payment  in  CIBIL  report  as  per Credit Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

(a) to (c): As per regulations made by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, every credit institutions are required  to  keep  the  credit  information  maintained  by  it,  updated  regularly  on  a monthly basis  or  at  such  shorter  intervals  as  mutually  agreed  upon  between  the credit  institution  and  credit  information  companies  (CICs).  The  aforementioned requirements have been reiterated, vide RBI circular dated 15.1.2015 also.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: DC Act-58
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1615

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023/ SRAVANA 9, 1945 (SAKA)

## DC ACT-58 QUESTION

1615. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to include the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as part of the panel for the draft Digital Competition Act;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has any justification for not including any digital news media publishers in the Government's inter -ministerial panel that is meant to help bolster the draft Digital Competition Act; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE MINISTRY  OF  PLANNING  AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CORPORATE AFFAIRS.

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a)  to  (d):  No,  Sir.  On  the  recommendations  of  the  Parliamentary  Standing  Committee  on Finance on Anti-competitive Practices by Big Tech Companies, the Government of India has constituted  a  Committee  on  Digital  Competition  Law  (CDCL)  on  06.02.2023  under  the chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry  of  Corporate  Affairs comprising of 08  other members from different fields and representatives from other Ministries and Departments; viz; Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Department of Economic Affairs, Department of Commerce,  Department  for  Promotion  of  Industry  and  Internal  Trade,  Department  of Consumer Affairs, NITI Aayog to examine the need for a separate law on competition in digital markets. The Terms of Reference (ToR) of the CDCL, inter-alia, include, (a) to review whether existing  provisions  in  the  Competition  Act,  2002,  and  the  Rules  and  Regulations  framed thereunder are sufficient to deal with the challenges that have emerged from the digital economy; (b) to examine the need for an ex-ante regulatory mechanism for digital markets through a separate legislation; (c) to study the international best practices on regulation in the field of digital markets; (d) to study other regulatory regimes/ institutional mechanisms/ government policies regarding competition in digital markets; (e) to study the practices of leading players/ Systemically Important Digital Intermediaries (SIDIs) which limit or have the potential to cause harm in digital markets; and (f) any other matters related to competition in digital markets as may be considered relevant by the Committee. The Committee has held several meetings since its constitution. Although digital news media publishers are not part of the aforesaid Committee, Digital News Publishers Association and News Paper Association of  India  were  invited  among  other  stakeholders  to  make  presentations  and  submissions before the Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Policy for Sustaining the Existence of Indian Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Malook Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 1613

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2023

## POLICY FOR SUSTAINING THE EXISTENCE OF INDIAN CULTURE

## † 1613. SHRI MALOOK NAGAR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a)  the effective policies of the Government for sustaining the existence of Indian culture from the social changes happening through film culture;
- b)  the policies of the Government to maintain cultural integrity;
- c)  the  schemes of  the Government for protecting  Indian  languages  in today's modern age;
- d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  moral  education  back  to  the stream of essential education because the textbook of moral education which is  no  longer  in  the  bags  of  school  children,  was  pioneering  in  saving  the cultural integrity of India; and
- e)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI  G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a)  to  (e):  Ministry  of  Culture  is  mandated  for  preservation  &  conservation  of  ancient cultural  heritage  and  promotion  of  tangible  and  intangible  art  and  culture  through  its attached, subordinate and autonomous organisations spread across the country.

In  order  to  achieve  this  mandate,  the  Ministry, inter-alia ,  manages  all  the  protected monuments of national importance through Archaeological Survey of India; administers several Central Sector Schemes for propagation & promotion of Art & Culture; harbours the  responsibility  of  nurturing  Gandhian  heritage  &  commemoration  of  important historical  events;  supports  museum  movement  &  library  development  in  the  country; works for the development of Indian letters & sets high standards of literary activities in all  the  Indian  languages  for  promoting  through  them  the  cultural  unity  of  the  country; recognizes excellence in the fields of art & culture by way of awards given by Sahitya Akademi and Sangeet Natak Akademi; protects & promotes Buddhist & Tibetan culture; conducts capacity building programmes in the field of Indian art & culture to maintain the continuity & diversity of Indian culture,  while strengthening the socio-cultural unity and moral values embedded in our cultural ethos and principles; etc. through its various establishments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 138 (STARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Mega Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*138

ANSWERED ON 28.07.2023

## MEGA PORTS

- *138. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  prepare  master  plan  in  order  to develop Mega Ports within the country by 2047;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the funds estimated for execution of the said plan;
- (d) whether the Government has asked all the ports in the country to initiate action in this regard;
- (e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Assam; and
- (f) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to (f)   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (A)  TO  (F)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*138 ANSWERED ON 28 TH  JULY, 2023 RAISED BY SHRI KRIPANATHMALLAH, HON'BLE M.P. REGARDING 'MEGA PORTS'

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.Vadhavan-JNPA Cluster, Paradip Port andDeendayal Port are to be developed as Mega Ports with capacity to handle more than 300 Million Tonnes Per Annum of Cargo by the year 2030. The blueprint and roadmap for development of these three Major ports, as Mega Ports, is envisioned in Maritime India Vision - 2030 (MIV2030) issued by the Ministry. Features of Mega Port include availability of deep draft for handling larger ships, effective hinterland connectivity to facilitate faster evacuation of cargo and land availability to create a sustainable industrial ecosystem.

- (c) The  estimated  cost  of  Vadhavan  Port  Project  is  Rs.65,544  Crore.A  special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed, with JNPA (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority) and  MMB  (Maharashtra  Maritime  Board)  as  its  members,  for  implementing  the Vadhavan Port project. This Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will invest about Rs. 16140 crore  for  development  of  basic  Infrastructuresuch  as breakwater reclamation,  rail and road connectivity linkages, power, water lines, common utility etc. Terminal operation & Cargo  handling  infrastructure  to  be  developed  through  PPP  mode.  The  works  for Infrastructureenhancementand capacity augmentation in the other two Major Ports i.e. Paradip  Port  and  Deendayal  Port  are  already  under  progress  through  Public  Private Partnership (PPP) mode and also through internal resources.

(d) to (f) The  activities  to  be  undertaken  by  the  Major  ports  for  augmentation  of capacity  and  improving  infrastructureare  includedin  Maritime  India  Vision  2030  (MIV2030).The  States  of  Maharashtra,Odisha  and  Gujarat  will  have  Mega  Port  clusters namely Vadhavan-JNPA Cluster,Paradip Port and Deendayal Port respectively.

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