New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said it was heartening to hear from fishermen that the ‘Matsya Saagaramala’ programme, undertaken with the aim of providing light to the steps of fishermen heading to the coast in the pitch-black darkness of midnight, is yielding positive results.The minister inaugurated the ‘Matsya Saagaramala’ programme in Erramukkom village, Sompeta Mandal.“In the Srikakulam Parliament constituency, along with the coastal road, …
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has seen significant expansion in capacity, connectivity, and operational efficiency over the past decade and the Sagarmala programme has contributed to the modernisation of ports, the development of coastal and inland waterway infrastructure, and the enhancement of cargo handling capabilities, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.Over the past 11 years, the Sagarmala programme has delivered measurable outcomes. Sagarmala 2.0, supported wit…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The government on Friday approved the construction of a road over bridge (ROB) at Deendayal Port in Gujarat at a cost of Rs 132.51 crore.In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, approved the project.“This project reflects our commitment to modern, efficient and seamless port-led connectivity under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Th…