Lok Sabha Question No. 3011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Enhancement of Maritime Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3011

ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## ENHANCEMENT OF MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE IN TAMIL NADU

3011. THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) the specific initiatives taken and investments made for enhancing maritimeinfrastructure inthe State of Tamil Nadu; (b)  whether  there  are  any  proposals  to  construct  additional  ports,  minor  harboures,  or terminals in Tamil Nadu as part of the Ministry's 80 lakh crore investment vision and ifso, thedetails thereof; (c)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  ports  in  Tamil Naduare included in global trade routes and also to promote the State as a global hub for trade; (d) the manner in which the Government envision Tamil Nadu contributing to India'sgoal ofbecoming a maritime leader by 2030; (e)  whether  any  projects  are  beingconsidered  for  implementation  in  the  said  State forleveraging the States strategiclocation and the resources allocated towards this goal; and (f)  the  measures  planned  toreduce  costs  and  improve  logistics  for  exporters  in  Tamil

- Nadu?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) (c) and (e)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. 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.  These projects are implemented by Central Ministries, lWAl, Indian Railways, State Government and  Major  Ports  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 projects undertaken in Tamil Nadu under Sagarmala Scheme is annexed. [ Annexure-I ]

(d)  &  (f)  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.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  toreduce  costs  and  improve  logistics  for exporters in Tamil Nadu.

## Status of Sagarmala-funded Projects in the State of Tamil Nadu

|   Sr No | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                               | Status               |   Cost (Rs. Cr) |   Funds Sanction ed (Rs. Cr) |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------|------------------------------|
|       1 | Creation of additional berthing facilities for the tourist vessels at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu                                                                                   | Under Development    |           11    |                        11    |
|       2 | Creation of additional berthing facilities at Kanyakumari                                                                                                                     | Under Development    |            4.18 |                         3.87 |
|       3 | Creation of Berthing facilities for tourist vessels at Agni Theertham, Tamil Nadu                                                                                             | Under Implementation |            7.81 |                         7.81 |
|       4 | Development and Operation of a full-fledged Truck Parking Terminal adjacent to NH7A opposite to Fisheries college at V. O .Chidambaranar                                      | Completed            |           25    |                        10    |
|       5 | Coastal berth with dredged depth of 10.0m to handle vessels up to 15000 DWT - length 150m at VoCPT                                                                            | Completed            |           36    |                        30    |
|       6 | Coastal Cargo Berth at ChPT                                                                                                                                                   | Completed            |           80    |                        30    |
|       7 | 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 | Completed            |          135    |                        67.5  |
|       8 | Development of paved storage yard at Chennai Port for handling export cargo                                                                                                   | Completed            |           54    |                        25.73 |
|       9 | Construction of Bunker berth at Chennai Port                                                                                                                                  | Completed            |           44    |                        22    |
|      10 | Construction of a fishing harbour at Poompuhar in Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu                                                                                         | Completed            |          148    |                        37    |
|      11 | Expansion of fishing harbour at Chinnamuttomin Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu                                                                                             | Completed            |           74    |                        18.38 |
|      12 | Coastal Districts Skill Development Program - Phase I -Tamil Nadu                                                                                                             | Completed            |            2.94 |                         2.94 |
|      13 | Construction of widening the Korampallam Surplus course bridge and rail over bridge - RoB including widening of road from western boundary to                                 | Completed            |           42    |                        20    |

## Annexure-I

|    | TTPS                                                                                                                           |                      |        |       |
|----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|--------|-------|
| 14 | Dredging the dock basin for coastal cargo berth at VOCPT - Dredging in front of dedicated coastal berth                        | Completed            |  98    | 20.88 |
| 15 | National Technology Center for Ports- Waterways and Coasts -New Campus                                                         | Completed            |  77.03 | 39.67 |
| 16 | Coastal Districts Skill Development Program - Phase 2 -Tamil Nadu                                                              | Under Implementation |  10.67 | 10.67 |
| 17 | Fishing harbor at Mookaiyur in Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu                                                           | Completed            | 113.9  | 28.48 |
| 18 | Fishing harbour at Kuthakal, Kunthukul -TN                                                                                     | Completed            |  74    | 18.5  |
| 19 | Modern elevated steel bridge for safe trasport of tourists from Vivekananda Rock to Thiruvalluvur statue                       | Under Implementation |  31.05 | 15.53 |
| 20 | Modernisation of Chennai Fishing Harbour Project                                                                               | Under Implementation |  99.85 | 49.93 |
| 21 | Creation of additional berthing facilities at VilloondiTheertham, Tamil Nadu                                                   | Under Implementation |   3.66 |  3.66 |
| 22 | Development of Buffer Parking yard for Trailers / Trucks at the backup areas of Berth No. 24B(BD-II) in Chennai Port Authority | Under Implementation |  52.85 | 39.42 |

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