Lok Sabha Question No. 953 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Construction of Ports in Karnataka
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 953

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF PORTS IN KARNATAKA

953. SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the action taken by the Government to speed up the progress in the construction of ports utilizing the 320 kilometre stretch of coastline in Karnataka; and
- (b) the details of the next phase of development of Malpe in Udupi district, including the construction of small ports and dredging for fishing boat traffic ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)        Ports other than Major Ports are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments. The Government of Karnataka's initiatives under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and projects under Sagarmala Scheme are as under:
- I. Initiatives under Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- i. Keni Port (Greenfield): Concession Agreement signed with JSW Keni Port Pvt Ltd for  the  development  of  an  All-weather  Deepwater  Greenfield  Port  on  DBFOT Model (Approx. Rs. 4,118 Cr). Public hearing completed; Environmental Clearance (EC) is awaited.
- ii. Pavinakurve  Port:  Proposal  initiated  to  develop  as  an  independent  port  in collaboration with New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA).
- iii. Honnavar  Port:  All  necessary  Coastal  Regulation  Zone  and  Environmental clearances have been obtained; development work is ready to commence.
- iv. Manki Port: Feasibility report submitted by IIT Madras. Tender process initiated for the appointment of a Transaction Advisor.
- v. Upgradation  of  Existing  Ports:  Tender  process  initiated  for  mechanization  and management of berths at Karwar Port, Old Mangalore Port and Malpe Port under PPP (ROMT) mode.
- II. Projects under the Sagarmala Scheme:
- i. Karwar Port Expansion- Extension of the existing Southern Breakwater (145 m to 1425 m) and construction of Second North Breakwater at Karwar Port (Project Cost: Rs. 249.00Cr).
- ii. Coastal Berths-Construction of dedicated Coastal Berths to facilitate trade:
-  Construction of Coastal Berth at Karwar Port (Project Cost: Rs. 73.00 Cr)
-  Old Mangalore Port (Project Cost: Rs. 65.00 Cr)
-  Gangolli (Project Cost: Rs. 95.88 Cr)
-  Hangarakatta (Project Cost: Rs. 78.28 Cr)
-  Construction of Dedicated Lakshadweep Jetty for Cargo and Cruise Terminal at Old Port Mangalore (Phase-I City side) (Project Cost: Rs.75.75 Cr).

(b)        The Government of Karnataka under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 12.50 crore for the upgradation of Malpe Fishing  Harbour,  and  the  work  is  currently  in  progress.  Further,  the  Government  of Karnataka proposes the following for the next phase of development of the Malpe Fishing Harbour in Udupi district:-

- i. Development of a multilevel parking facility to ease traffic congestion in the area.
- ii. An additional jetty to accommodate the increased berthing requirements of fishing vessels.
- iii. Maintenance dredging to ensure smooth and safe navigation for fishing vessels.

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