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India has 13 maritime States and Union Territories and each of these States administer and regulate ports and

shipping within their jurisdiction. Ports in India are classified as Major Ports which under the jurisdiction of

Government of India through Ministry of Shipping and non-Major Ports including private ports are under

jurisdiction of respective State Governments. India has 12 major ports and 205 notified non-major ports along the

coast-line and sea islands.

Over the last decade, there has been a steady increase in handling of cargo traffic at Indian ports. At non-major

ports in India, the cargo traffic was projected at 491.95 million tonnes in FY18 and raised by 9.2% CAGR

between FY07-18. The Cargo traffic at non-major ports was 485.22 million tonnes during FY 17. The contribution

of non-major port’s traffic to total traffic increased to 42% in FY 18 with Gujarat and Maharashtra leading the way.

Therefore, in addition to opportunities at national level, each of these States offer multiple investment

opportunities and have their specific schemes to promote maritime sector. In addition the Sagarmala Program of

Govt. of India has identified number of projects and initiative to enhance port infrastructure, hinterland

connectivity, promote port-led development and community development which will require coordination with

States.

1. GUJARAT

Gujarat is the leading maritime state of the country

owing to strategic location and 1600 Km long

coastline. Gujarat’s coast is dotted with 46 non–major

port and 1 Major port at Kandla and hosts the largest

Indian private port, the first Indian private port, the first

Indian dedicated chemical port and first two functional

LNG terminals in India. Non – major ports of Gujarat

also accounted for approx.. 72% of the total cargo

handled by non – major ports all over India.1 Gujarat is

also the hub for shipbuilding in India. There are total

10 operational shipbuilding yards in the state with the

capacity of 1.11 Million DWT. Major operational

shipyards are ABG Shipyard at Dahej and Magdalla

with capacity of 80,000 DWT followed by Pipavav

shipyards, L&T Shipyard at Hazira. Apart from these,

there are many shipyard projects under the

1 Ministry of Shipping

implementation stage. Gujarat is strongly emerging as a new shipbuilding destination in South Asia with many

projects in pipeline.

Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency of the state for promotion maritime industry and investments

in Gujarat. GMB has launched many initiatives to promote the growth of maritime sector. The Alang – Sosiya

Ship recycling yard is one of the largest in the world, and is being modernized in collaboration with Japan

International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Gujarat Maritime Board is holding a certified safety training Institute

that imparts environmental education and awareness amongst the workers of Alang Ship Recycling yard. Under

this institute, 111,430 workers from different cadres have been trained since 2003-04.2Marine Shipbuilding Parks

(MSP) are proposed to be developed at five locations across Gujarat to promote clustered form of ship building.

GMB, via its subsidiary Gujarat Ports Infrastructure & Development Co. Ltd. (GPIDCL) is engaged in the

development of a Gujarat Maritime University, as well as India’s first dedicated Maritime Cluster in Gujarat. The

Maritime University is aimed to be developed as a world – class research driven university, which would focus on

skill development vis-à-vis commercial job profiles in the maritime industry. Gujarat plans to link various locations

along its coast via Ro – Ro Ferry Services.

Gujarat set a precedent by formulating India’s first ‘Port Policy’, which expressed the State's intention to opt for

the increasing participation of the private sector in the development of the port sector. The objective of the policy

is to achieve the highest standards in port infrastructure and services and consequently attain higher traffic at the

ports and enhance the process of industrialization in the state. The state of Gujarat offers many investment

opportunities for the private sector. Gujarat proposes a number of investment opportunities in the maritime sector

including: Greenfield port development, Port modernization and automation, Maritime University, Maritime

Clusters, Shipbuilding and Ship repair, Ro – Ro and Ro – Pax services, Rail and road linkages, Port City

Development, Bunkering and Development of Integrated Port Management System (IPMS). Port Policy of

Gujarat identifies 10 Greenfield sites for development of ports of global standards. In addition there are immense

opportunities in ship-building in Gujarat which is supported by the ‘Shipbuilding Policy’.

PORT POLICY SHIP BUILDING POLICY

► Comprehensive, specifying strategy and action plan for development / promotion of Greenfield port and other allied maritime sector. ► Monetization (Revenue generation) and efficient utilization of port assets. ► Skill development and employment generation. ► Strengthening port connectivity as well as developing logistic improvement projects. ► Port led holistic development to ensure that trade, tourism, coastal safety-security-environment compliance etc. is not compromised. ► Use of renewable energy sources to fuel energy demand of ports.

► 100% subsidy on State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) charged on raw and processed materials required for ship building and repair. ► SEZ status to the Marine Shipbuilding Parks (MSPs); ► Promotion of private investment in development of MSPs and enhancing their role to speed up the pace of development of MSPs

Therefore, these offer investment opportunities under the Sagarmala:

S.No. Project Implementing Agency Cost INR Cr.

1 Cement Cluster in Gujarat GIDC 24,500

2 Maritime cluster in Gujarat GMB 574

3 Export based apparel cluster in Saurashtra GIDC 3,321

4 Auto cluster in Sanand GIDC 4,465

5 Petrochemical cluster in Gujarat MoC&F 4,520

2. MAHARASHTRA

Maharashtra has coastline of 720 Kms with two major ports (Mumbai Port Trust and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) and 48 Non-major Ports. The total cargo handled at the non-major ports of Maharashtra during 2016-17 was 34.89 MMT compared with 28.85 MMT in 2015-16.

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addition Maharashtra has 51 routes for Inland Water Transportation in its 35 creeks with 178 lakh passengers travelling every year. Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for promotion and regulation of port and maritime sector in Maharashtra. MMB promotes captive jetties, coastal shipping, Coastal Economic Zones, Coastal Tourism and offers several rebates and incentives for

2 Gujarat Maritime Board

3Ministry of Shipping

the same. Through ‘Vision 2020’, Maharashtra aims to become infrastructure service provider for all marine related business activities. It also aims to promote port led development in the hinterland by making effective use of schemes like Sagar Mala, DMIC etc. Government of Maharashtra announced Maharashtra Maritime Development Policy 2016 which offers comprehensive set of incentives for investor for the development of port sector in the state.

Key incentives for maritime projects under MMDP

Fiscal incentives for greenfield port projects

Fiscal incentives for coastal shipping

Fiscal incentives for shipyard projects

100% upfront exemption from royalty charges on minor minerals extracted and consumed for development of port projects

100% upfront exemption from non-agricultural assessment charges in case of change of land use for operational use of port projects and related activities

Exemption from payment of electricity duty and stamp duty up to a maximum of 8 years.

Exemption from payment of port dues to awarded projects

20% rebate in wharfage charges for all goods landed or shipped from one non-major port to another non-major port within Maharashtra

15% rebate in wharfage charges for all goods landed or shipped from one non-major port of Maharashtra to any other Indian port

wharfage charges leviable on imported cargo for further transhipment through coastal vessels within Maharashtra will be exempted

100% exemption will be given from stamp duty for all First instruments relating to development, operation, maintenance and expansion of shipyards

Exemption from VAT applicable on the sale of ships and vessels manufactured within the port limits of non-major ports

100% exemption from payment of electricity duty will be provided to shipyards.

Maharashtra state has immense potential for development of inland waterways and several initiative and projects are proposed to be taken for the inland waterway infrastructure development. Ministry of Shipping has already approved 8 IWT projects in Maharashtra to be developed under centrally sponsored scheme. In addition MMB proposes to develop the East Coast Water Transport Project for Ro-Ro service with a capacity of 40 passenger car units and 300 passengers. MMB is also encouraging private developers to set up shipyards on the Maharashtra coast for which they are being offered various incentives by the Government. The state of Maharashtra has received the maximum number of projects under Sagarmala Program. MMB has identified for investments as are given below:


1 Steel cluster in Southern Maharashtra-Goa

MIDC 77,000

2 Power cluster in Maharashtra Ministry of Power 32,350

3 Passenger water transportation projects along the west coast of Mumbai - Nariman Point

MMB 269.88

4 Rail connectivity from Dighi port to Roha

MMB 721

5 Setting up of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit -FSRU - Mumbai

MbPT 2,690

3. GOA

Goa is well-known tourist destination as well as major maritime state with

flourishing port and waterways. Goa has 5 non-major ports of which

Mormugao Port handles bulk of the traffic. Goa also has one of the most

developed inland waterway system with Rivers Mandovi, Zuari and their

tributaries being used for inland transport of both passengers and bulk cargo.

Government of India has identified inland waterways as potential national

waterways in the state of Goa4. For other waterways and ports, The Captain of Ports Department of Goa

government is nodal agency responsible for development and regulation of Inland Waterways and Minor Ports of

Goa. Goa is an important tourism destination and the states receives number of tourists almost equals the state

population. Thus state has immense potential for cruise tourism and efforts to attract is being made to attract

investment from private sector to tap this latent potential. The Cruise Shipping Policy of Government of India

promotes development state-of-the-art infrastructural and other facilities at various parts in the country to make

India as an attractive cruise tourism destination. Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India have launched various

schemes to promote cruise tourism under its "New initiatives" and offers central financial assistance for

development of tourism infrastructure such as port, purchase of ferries, development of river cruise circuits, etc.

Therefore, Goa offers many investment opportunities in Inland Water Transport, and Cruise Tourism apart from

other sectors including Ship Building. The following initiatives for Goa by Sagarmala shall offer additional

opportunities for investment:


1 Development of 2 berths with connecting flyover for Indian Navy and Coastguard at Vasco Bay - Mormugao

MoPT 850

2 Development of Fishing Harbour Mormugao Port Trust 104.41

3 Development of Liquid/LPG Berth at Vasco Bay, Port of Mormugao, Goa

Mormugao Port Trust 184

4 Steel cluster in Southern Maharashtra – Goa

MIDC 77,000

5 Construction of jetties at Shiroda Captain of Ports, Goa 12

4. KARNATAKA

The State of Karnataka has a maritime coastline of 300 kms with ten minor ports. In 2016-17, non-major ports in the State handled 0.71 million tonnes of cargo traffic.5 The Public Works, Ports & Inland Water Transport Department, Government of Karnataka are the nodal Department for development of maritime infrastructure in the State. The department has planned a SCPMIK PROJECT and has already identified 7 waterways for development requiring investments of over 75 crores. The Project Management Unit (PMU) of SCPMIP is currently implementing six sub-projects of coastal protection under tranche 2, using “best fit” engineering solutions.

6Further state of Karnataka has come

out with a Minor Ports Development Policy 2014. This policy aims to leverage the private sector investments for development of the port sector in the state. The policy lays emphasis on development of port services such as Lighterage or cargo handling services, Dredging, Piloting and Tug towing service through private sector participation. The policy also intends to develop infrastructure for Coastal Shipping such as Transhipment Ports, Ro-Ro, Hovercraft and Catamaran services in the State.

The following initiatives by Sagarmala in Karnataka shall offer additional opportunities for investment:


1 Development of Greenfield all-

weather port at Pavinakurve

Director of Ports & IWT, Karwar

1700

2 Petrochemical cluster in Mangalore

MoC&F 4,520

3 Development of Port at Belekeri as

satellite Port to New Mangalore Port

in Uttar Kannada District through

PPP Mode

Director of Ports & IWT, Karwar

1500

4 Captain of Ports Department Website


6Departments of Ports & I.W.T., Government of Karnataka

http://www.karnatakaports.in/

4 Development of Hejmaadi Kodi Fishing Harbour in Udupi District

Director of Fisheries, Karnataka 139

5 Development of CEZ in Karnataka -Dakshin Kanara

KSIIDC 3,000

5. KERALA The Maritime State of Kerala has a coastline of around 590 Kms. There are 17 non-major Ports in Kerala and 1 Major Port (Cochin Port Trust). The non-major ports are under the administration of Port Department, Government of Kerala. Port Department offers tremendous potential for development and growth of a wide spectrum of maritime activities such as international shipping, coastal shipping, ship repairs, fishing, captive ports for specific industries, in Kerala. Recently, the Kerala Maritime Board has been constituted by the Government for the administration, control and management of state ports. In order to promote industrial activity in the State, Government of Kerala has identified the port sector as a major thrust area and as part of its various programs for development of the state is developing Vizhinjam International Deep Seaport on PPP located in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The port is part of an ambitious effort to establish India’s first ever Mega Transhipment Container Terminal. This port is conceptualized as a hub for international transhipment and shall enable India to be strategically positioned as a global transhipment hub. Presently more than one million TEUs of Indian cargo get trans-shipped annually through foreign ports such as Colombo in Sri Lanka. Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), a state government-owned special purpose company, has selected Adani Ports as PPP operator for development of this greenfield port. The construction of this port shall give a boost to shipping industry in Kerala. In addition, the port sector in Kerala shall get further strengthened with planned assistance under Sagarmala programme for infrastructure, mechanisation, capital dredging, and breakwaters. The proposed projects under Sagarmala for Kerala state along with development of Vizhinjam Port shall further boost the coastal shipping which can offer many attractive investment opportunities. The following initiatives by Sagarmala for the Kerala state shall offer additional opportunities for investment:


1 Construction of coastal berths- dredging and construction of break-water at Azhikkal Port

Kerala Ports 496

2 Road from Sadiya to Fort Kochi NHAI 38.72

3 Development of an integrated wooden furniture export cluster in Kerala

KINFRA 2,258

4 Development of CEZ in Kerala -Malabar

KINFRA 3,000

6. TAMIL NADU

Tamil Nadu has the second longest coastline (1076 Kms) with 3 Major ports and 23 declared non-major ports.

The State of Tamil Nadu has emerged as the eastern

gateway of India owing to presence of 3 major ports and

high level of industrial development in the State.

Non-major ports of Tamil Nadu too play an important role

in maritime trade and have collectively handled 1.10

million tonnes of cargo traffic in 2016-17. Presently the

non-major ports in Tamil Nadu are administered and

controlled by the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board (TNMB).

TNMB was created to not only facilitate development of

port facilities but also promote hinterland connectivity,

Tourism, Cruises and Coastal trade.

MINOR PORTS DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Licensing of Captive Ports Licensing of Commercial Ports

Development to be permitted on the principles of Build, Own and Operate (BOO)

land and site for port and facilities will be leased out for a period of 30 years.

No recovery of berthing dues for vessels carrying the captive cargo

captive port is permitted to handle multi-user specific and multi-commercial cargoes, it will be on the principle of Build, Own, Operate, Share (BOOS) basis

Minor ports (both existing and upcoming) to be offered for development through private sector participation on Build, Own, Operate, Share and Transfer (BOOST) basis for period of 30 years

BOOST period for more than 30 years could be considered for projects requiring sizable capital investment

Private sector can be offered Port in JV with government provided minimum investment of Rs.1000 Crores is made in Port infrastructure over a period of 5 years

Anchor user industries / projects is also allowed to hold stake in the Port company.

Tamil Nadu aims to develop new ports with modern handling facilities to emerge as transhipment ports for Tamil

Nadu and adjoining states through coastal shipping, especially in international trade with Sri Lanka, Mauritius,

Madagascar and South Africa. It also plans to introduce Ro-Ro, Hover craft / Catamaran service linking different

port/terminals on the East Coast to make both passenger and cargo transport cheaper, safer and quicker. This is

bound further to decongest the highways and reduce the pressure on rail and road haulage. In addition, the

ports in the state shall emerge as important cargo centre with development of two industrial corridors of Chennai

Bangalore Industrial Corridor (CBIC) and the Madurai-Tuticorin Industrial Corridor. Both these corridor project will

improve connectivity with the inland economic/industrial centres as thus boost cargo handled at ports. The CBIC

is central government led mega infrastructure project of Government of India extending 560 km. The corridor is

expected to boost commerce between south India and East Asia by enabling quicker movement of goods from

these places to the Chennai and Ennore ports. The 120 km Madurai-Tuticorin Industrial Corridor is state

promoted project which will have a 1500 acres of industrial zone which can house High Tech Industries,

Automobile Companies, etc as per “Vision 2023” of Tamil Nadu Government. These initiatives by Sagarmala in

Tamil Nadu shall offer additional opportunities for investment:


1 Steel cluster in Ennore TIDCO 77,000

2 Development of CEZ in Tamil Nadu -Mannar

TIDCO 2,500

3 Development of CEZ in Tamil Nadu -Poompuhar

TIDCO 3,000

4 4 to 6 laning of road from Northern gate of Ennore port to Thachur- outer ring corridor

TNRDC 1,300

5 Extension of passenger berthing facility at Kanyakumari Port

TNMB 20

7. ANDHRA PRADESH

Andhra Pradesh has on date 14 notified non-major ports and 1

major port in Visakhapatnam along its 974 km coastline. The

State has second highest share among other states in terms

total traffic handled by non-major ports. The share of AP in total

cargo handled by non-major port was 14.3% during 2016-17

and thus offers many opportunities for investments in the

maritime sector. The State is active in encouraging the private

sector to improve the port infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh was

amongst the first maritime states to recognize the imperative

need for increased port infrastructure and the role that the

private sector would be required to play in developing the same.

The maritime sector in Andhra Pradesh is governed by AP Port

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Policy, 2015 which targets to capture 15% of India’s container traffic by 2019 (2-3 million TEUs) and 25% by

2025 (5-6 million TEUs). In bulk cargo it aspires to capture 10% of India’s bulk traffic by 2019 (250 million tonnes)

and 15% of India’s bulk traffic by 2025 (250 million tonnes). It also envisages constitution of Andhra Pradesh

Maritime Board (“Board”) and lays down policy for PPP concession, Capitve Port, Land Management and

Allotment, Fiscal / Non-fiscal incentives, among others. The policy especially lays down policy for port-led

development, named as Port Proximal Area Development, Shipbuilding, Port-linked Industrial Estates, Inland

Water Transport, Coastal Shipping, etc. The maritime sector in Andhra Pradesh shall receive significant push

with proposed development of 3 Industrial Corridors (Vishakapatnam Chennai Industrial Corridor, Chennai

Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, Kurnool Bengaluru Corridor) that will boost cargo and thus offer immense

investment opportunities in all sectors including the maritime sector. The following initiatives by Sagarmala in

Andhra Pradesh shall offer additional opportunities for investment:


1 Cement cluster in AP APIIC 24,500

2 New Port – Bhavanapadu Department of Ports, GoAP

4000

3 Development of fishing harbour at Vodarevu in Prakasam district

Fisheries Department, GoAP 409

4 Phase 2 development of existing fishing harbour at Machilipatnam in Krishna district

Fisheries Department, GoAP 252

8. ODISHA

Odisha has third largest share among states in terms of cargo handled at non-major ports and thus an important maritime state for the country. It is endowed with coastline of about 480Kms and number of conducive, unique, natural and strategic port locations. The Government of Odisha have already identified 13 potential sites for development of Minor Ports. The Port Policy of Government of Odisha intends to facilitate developers for development of Minor Ports and aims to increase in Odisha state’s share of cargo to about 23% of total cargo to be handled in the year 2030 i.e. 475 million tonnes. Odisha Maritime Board (OMB) is proposed to established under the Port Policy that will act as a single-window agency for development of ports and inland waterways. The advantages for development of sea ports in Odisha includes accessibility of a gigantic hinterland generating cargo, comprising of other developing Eastern and Central Indian States, mineral rich hinterland that offers long-term potential for cargo which need seaport facility in Odisha. Port locations and the perennial riverine systems of Odisha are ideally located to adjust to the present development in technology, in the areas of communication, automation, cargo handling and ship technology. It is with this viewpoint that the Government of Odisha is developing an integrated strategy to implement its vision in port sector. The following initiatives by Sagarmala for Odisha shall offer additional opportunities for investment:


1 Doubling of rail line from Bhadrak to Dhamra Port

Govt. of Odisha 1,000

2 Development of CEZ in Odisha -Kalinga

Govt. of Odisha 3,000

3 Mechanisation of CQ1 and CQ2 berths on BOT basis - Paradip

PPT 1,103

4 New Mega Port at Outer harbour- Paradip

PPT 8,767

5 Heavy Haul Rail Corridor for Salegaon to Paradip Port

IPRCL 3,200

9. PUDUCHERRY The Union Territory of Puducherry is host of 2 ports. The Puducherry port is a minor port situated 160 Km south of Chennai. Through private investment on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis, the Government of Puducherry

(GoP) has taken up steps to develop the minor Port of Pondicherry into a deep water Port with direct ship berthing facilities. Ministry of Shipping and Govt. of Puducherry has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) to develop Puducherry Port as its feeder port with 3.5 lakh tonnes of cargo per annum comprising of container Cargo and General cargo was to be handled and the cargo volumes were to be gradually ramped up.

7. Puducherry is a famous tourist destination with influx of both domestic and international

tourists and therefore it offers immense potential for cruise / pleasure boats, hovercrafts operations. The following initiative under implementation by Sagarmala in Puducherry shall offer additional opportunities for investment:


1 Capital Dredging for Puducherry Port

Govt. of Puducherry 68.75

10. ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman Nicobar Islands, a Union

Territory of India located at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and

Andaman Sea. Port Blair is the youngest sea port in India. Port

Management Board under Andaman & Nicobar Administration is

nodal agency for the development, operation and management of all

the ports in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The A & N Administration

lays special prominence on well-adjusted growth of Industries without

upsetting the fragile ecology of the Islands. The Industrial Policy of

Islands intends to endorse value added Industries based on locally

accessible raw materials for generating employment opportunities.

Last two decades have seen a very stunted industrial growth due to

logistics problems, non-availability of raw materials and absence of

local markets. Hence, the Administration has proposed a number of

facilities and incentives for investment promotion in A & N Islands to quicken the industrial growth of this territory.

The following initiatives by Sagarmala in Andaman Nicobar Islands shall offer additional opportunities for

investment:


1 Providing separate approach way for cargo movement in Havelock jetty at Havelock

Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works

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2 Development of Sea Port Terminal at Havelock


15

3 Development of Sea Port Terminal at Phoenix Bay Harbour- Port Blair


27

4 Extension of berthing jetty at Campbell bay in Great Nicobar Island


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10. LAKSHADWEEP Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic beaches and lush green landscape. India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands having a total area of 32 sq km. Lakshadweep islands are separated by deep sea and lie at an average distance of 60 kms to 300 kms which makes shipping the only source of connectivity between the islands. The present Port facilities in various islands include jetties with lengths varying from 60 m to 260 m. Berthing facilities are only developed in eastern side of four islands (Minicoy, Agatti, Kavaratti and Amini) to enable berthing of bigger ships.

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With growing number of tourists visiting Lakshadweep, the tourism department has proposed to undertake a wide range of initiatives for tourism promotion. These include setting up of resorts in inhabited islands, promotion of tourist homes, promoting scuba diving etc. The average annual growth rate of passenger traffic at ports in Lakshadweep has been 6% between 2003 -16, and the total number is expected to reach 293,130 by 2022. Thus Port department plans for acquisition of Passenger ships of varying capacities, oil barges, LPG cylinder carriers to meet the growing cargo and passenger traffic. 11. WEST BENGAL

West Bengal has coastline of about 950 km, which is nearly 13% of the India’s coastline, although a significant part i.e. about 30%, is taken up by Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. The state also has a very extensive network of inland waterways out of which about 350 km is utilised for navigation in the state’s port system. National Waterway-1 (Kolkata-Varanasi) also originates in the state and full operationalization of this waterway is likely to spur the growth of inland waterways within state. West Bengal has strong potential for shipping and maritime trade due to its strategic location. It is the doorway to North-East India, land-locked states of Central India, and land-locked countries of Nepal and Bhutan. During 2014-15, West Bengal handled 46 MMT of cargo at its ports, out of which 7.4 MMT was coastal cargo.

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The Govt. of West Bengal has introduced 3 key initiatives for advancement of maritime sector – (i) West Bengal Maritime Act; (ii) West Bengal Maritime Board; and (iii) Maritime Policy for the State. To permit integrated development of the maritime sector and to guarantee effectual allocation of undersupplied waterfront and coastal land for maritime activities. The West Bengal Maritime Board, will prepare a Maritime Master Plan for the coastline, with focus towards growth of world class ports, competent evacuation systems, inland waterways and coastal shipping, port-based industrial clusters and coastal community development. The state’s maritime policy aligns with the key elements of the Sagarmala Project. The development of greenfield non-major ports shall be the anchor projects for the maritime sector in West Bengal. The maritime sector development in West Bengal shall be spearheaded by development 3 non-major ports in the State namely, one at Tajpur, second at Sagar island, and third one at Kulpi. These projects along with the following initiatives by West Bengal shall offer additional opportunities for investment in addition to those identified in Sagarmala:


1 Reconstruction of 7 NSD area at KDS, KoPT

Kolkata Port Trust 70

2 Mechanisation of Berth no. 3 of HDC on DBFOT basis

Kolkata Port Trust 331.94

3 New deep Sea port at Tajpur- Purba Medinipore- West Bengal

KoPT 5,808

4 Setting up of Outer Terminal-I at HDC

HDC 481

5 Building barge jetty for Coal in KPD II- KoPT

KoPT 25


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