MoPSW updates on Projects under Sagarmala scheme in States

NEW DELHI : The Sagarmala is the flagship Central Sector Scheme 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 locationonkeyinternationalmaritimetraderoutes.

Under Sagarmala Scheme, Ministry provide financial assistance to State Governments for Port infrastructure projects, Coastal berth projects, Road & Rail projects, fish harbours, skill development projects, Coastal community development, cruise terminal and projects such as Ro-Pax ferry services etc. The details of number of projects, funds sanctioned and project statusState wise is mentionedbelow.

The details of the projects undertaken with assistance under Sagarmala Scheme along with status in respect of port modernisation and connectivity pillar are mentioned below.

Further, based on consultation with Major Ports, State Maritime Boards, Ministry of Railway and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, 107 road and rail connectivity infrastructuregapsforMajorandPortotherthanMajorPorts (Non-Major ports), have been identified and included in the Comprehensive Port Connectivity Plan (CPCP) prepared by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in September 2022. These projects aim to enhance connectivity between ports and domestic production / consumptioncentres

Under the Sagarmala Scheme, National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) has been established in IIT Chennai at a cost of Rs. 77 Crore. The institute acts as a technological arm of the Ministry and develops cutting-edge technologies and application products to effectively resolve various issues and challenges faced by Ports&ShippingSector.