Lok Sabha Question No. 1115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Modernisation of Mumbai Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1115

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## MODERNISATION OF MUMBAI PORT

1115.   SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL:

PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD:

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

## पᱫन , पोत पᳯरवहन और जलमागᭅ मंᮢी

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any comprehensive plan for the modernization and  redevelopment  of  the  Mumbai  Port  to  enhance  its  cargo  handling capacity and improve maritime infrastructure; (b) if so, the details of major projects undertaken under the Sagarmala Programme or other port development initiatives; (c) whether the Government has taken steps to redevelop underutilized port lands for tourism, logistics and coastal community development; (d)  the  total  investment  made  and  the  proposed  timeline  for  completion  of  ongoing projects in Mumbai Port; (e) whether environmental and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearances have affected the pace of development, if so, the details thereof; and (f) the measures being taken to improve port connectivity with the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), dedicated freight corridors and road-rail networks to reduce congestion and
- boost trade efficiency?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b)   Yes.  The details of major project undertaken under Sagarmal Programme or other port development initiative is attached at Annexure-I

- (c) Mumbai Port Authority(MbPA) has prepared draft Master Plan for the area along the eastern waterfront of Mumbai and the areas which are not required for the port activities

are  proposed  for  tourism,  logistics  and  community  development  along  with  water transports. The projects which are already executed are :-

- i. International Cruise Terminal
- ii. Domestic Cruise Terminal
- iii. Ro-Pax Terminal for domestic water transport

The projects which are under execution or planning are as follows :-

- i. New fish Jetty at Mallet Bunder, Mazgaon
- ii. Marina to accommodate 527 yachts
- iii. International Convention Centre on an area of 14.6 hectare.

(d)  Total investment made and proposed timeline for ongoing projects of Mumbai Port is attached at Annexure-II.

(e)  According to the sanctioned Coastal Zone Management Plans(CZMP) , the  land  of MbPA  along  the  eastern  waterfront  mostly  falls  under  the  Coastal  Regulation  Zone II.  Since the eastern waterfront is treated as 'SEA' a buffer of 500m is delineated as CRZ covering  approximately  70%  of  the  land.  MbPA  after  the  detailed  technical  study established that the eastern waterfront is not a 'SEA' but a 'BAY'. The artificial basins of port are also considered as 'Sea', which should be considered as tidal influenced water bodies.   Accordingly,  as  per the  provisions of  CRZ Notification  2019, a  buffer of 50m needs to be delineated as CRZ II.  MbPA had given study conducted by Department of Oceanology, IIT Chennai and other references for the establishment of 'BAY'.  MbPA had also submitted its objections and suggestions at the time of publication of CZMP. However, the request of MbPA to delineate the eastern waterfront as 'BAY' has not been accepted  by  the  State  Govt  of  Maharashtra  and  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and Climate  Change(MoEFCC). The delineation  of  large  portion  of  MbPA  land  as  CRZ  II delays the project approval and implementation.

MoEFCC sanctioned the CZMP of Mumbai which includes the lands of MbPA along the eastern waterfront of Mumbai.  In accordance with Clause No.10.3 of CRZ Notification 2019, No Development Zone (NDZ) area are designated on CZMP.  These lands have been designated not as per the site conditions. According to the CRZ Notification 2019, the locations of NDZ cannot be changed and no development is allowed on these plots except  public  utilities  to  the  tune  of  15%  of  the  land.   Around  28.62  hectare  land  is designated as NDZ. The said NDZ has imposed severe constraint on the development of land of Mumbai Port.

(f)    Mumbai Port is well connected through an extensive railway and road network. The Atal Setu (MTHL) provides direct port connectivity at Orange Gate and the Sewri area. A

- 4.1 km dedicated freight corridor from Wadala to Kurla is being executed in coordination with  Central  Railway  under  the  PM  Gati  Shakti  initiative  to  facilitate  efficient  cargo movement through the Mumbai Port railway network. To support future cargo traffic, road infrastructure within the port is being upgraded with technical guidance from IIT Mumbai. Indian  Port  Rail  Corporation  Limited  (IPRCL)  is  also  undertaking  detailed  rail-road improvement  measures  in  MbPA  to  reduce  congestion  and  enhance  cargo-handling efficiency. With support from Mumbai Port, the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has planned Metro Line 11 through port land, which will significantly  improve  connectivity  between  the  port  area  and  the  rest  of  the  city. Additionally, MbPA, in collaboration with Central Railway, is planning to rail connectivity to strengthen overall transport integration.

## Annexure-I

The details of major project undertaken under Sagarmala  Programme or other port development initiative with reference to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1115.

|   Sr. No. | Name of Project                                                                                                                  | Current Status                                                                                                                     |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Upgrading and Modernization of International Cruise Terminal at BPX - Indira Dock - Mumbai.                                      | Work is in progress and 96% physical progress achieved.                                                                            |
|         2 | Construction of New Fish Jetty at Mallet Bunder                                                                                  | The work is in progress and 75% physical progress achieved.                                                                        |
|         3 | Reclamation of South west Cove at Jawahar Dweep                                                                                  | The work is in progress and 58% physical progress achieved.                                                                        |
|         4 | Interconnection of pipelines of 36" Crude & 12" bunker line between Jawahar Dweep J4 & J5 jetties.                               | Work is in progress, completion expected by 2026 after receiving approval from Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) |
|         5 | Replacement of 5 Nos. of fire fighting pumps at MOT, Jawahar Dweep.                                                              | The work is completed.                                                                                                             |
|         6 | Supply, Installation, Testing of Ream seal Fire protection, ROSOV, New Pumps and Slop Tank related works at Tank Farm at MOT JD. | The work is completed.                                                                                                             |

## Annexure-II

Total investment made and proposed timeline for ongoing projects of Mumbai Port with reference to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1115

|   S. N. | Name of the Project                                                                       |   Estimated Cost of project (Rs. In Cr) | Present status                                          |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Construction of Third Chemical Berth (TCB) at Pir Pau.                                    |                                  161    | Work completed on 27.09.2024                            |
|       2 | Development of Mallet Bunder Fishing Harbour in Maharashtra                               |                                   96.6  | Work is in progress and 75% physical progress achieved. |
|       3 | Implementation of SCADA & PLC Automation system at Marine oil Terminal, MbPA              |                                   22.57 | Work is completed. Project inaugurated on 23.08.2024.   |
|       4 | Upgrading and Modernisation of International Cruise Terminal at BPX -Indira Dock - Mumbai |                                  303.3  | Work is in progress and 96% physical progress achieved. |
|       5 | Reclamation work for Tank Farm at Jawahar Dweep                                           |                                   67.24 | Work in progress and 58% physical progress achieved.    |

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