Lok Sabha Question No. 4168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Connectivity of Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4168

ANSWERED ON 20.12.2024

## CONNECTIVITY OF PORTS

## 4168. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) whether the Government has any plans to increase connectivity of the ports along the west coast in line with global connectivity projects such as the India- Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there are specific plans to expand the ports in the Dakshina Kannada region in Karnataka to support increased cargo movement and if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  enhancing  maritime  connectivity  between Lakshadweep  and  Mangalore  Port  given  Mangalore's  proximity  to  Lakshadweep  to improve access for trade and transport; and (d)  if  so,  the  expected  benefits  of  this  connectivity  for  the  region  and  any  planned

- infrastructure developments to support it?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) A  Memorandum  of  Understanding  for  the  IMEEC  was  signed  during  the  G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9th September 2023, followed by the Indian Cabinet's approval of  the  Inter-Governmental  Framework Agreement on 12th March 2024 for activation of the same. The Virtual Trade Corridor under the framework agreement between India and UAE on the IMEEC was soft launched on 10th September 2024.
- (b) Ports  other  than  Major  Ports  (Non-  Major  Ports)  are  under  the  administrative control of the respective State Government. Ministry under Sagarmala Scheme provides 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 Ro-Pax ferry services etc. The details of port infrastructure projects in the State of Karnataka including Dakshina Kannada district under Sagarmala Scheme is annexed [ Annexure-I].

(c)  &  (d)  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  under  Sagarmala  Scheme  had undertaken the project for  Development  of dedicated jetty for Lakshadweep  with allied infrastructure  facilitates  for  cargo  and  cruise  terminal  at  Old  Mangalore  Port  with estimated  expenditure  of  Rs.  65  Crores.  Administrative  Approval  and  Administrative Sanction for 100% funding of the same was conveyed to Lakshadweep Administration on 20.7.2022.  Further,  due  to  non-award  of  project  even  after  18  months  of  In-Principle approval,  the  project  was  categorised  under  'Deemed  Deferred  Category'  as  per Sagarmala  funding  guidelines.  Improving  maritime  connectivity  between  Lakshadweep and  Mangalore  Port  offers  substantial  economic,  social,  health  and  infrastructural benefits, ranging from enhanced trade to better tourism prospects.

Annexure-I

|   S N | Project Name                                                                           | District         | Implementing Agency      |   Cost (INR Cr) |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------|-----------------|
|     1 | Modernisation of the existing fishing harbour at Amadalli                              | Uttara Kannada   | Dept. of Fisheries       |            19   |
|     2 | Third stage expansion including modernisation of the existing fishing harbour of Malpe | Udupi            | Dept. of Fisheries       |            50   |
|     3 | Construction of coastal cargo berth at Old Mangaluru Port                              | Dakshina Kannada | Karnataka Maritime Board |            65   |
|     4 | Development of fishing harbour at Kulai                                                | Dakshina Kannada | NMPA                     |           197   |
|     5 | Development of Hejmaadi Kodi Fishing Harbour                                           | Udupi            | Dept. of Fisheries       |           138.6 |
|     6 | Installation of Firefighting Equipment at Karwar                                       | Uttara Kannada   | Karnataka Maritime Board |            19   |

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