The Union Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan has informed the Rajya Sabha today in a written reply to a question that the Cargo Traffic handled at Major and Minor ports over the last three years has been increased.
The details are as follows:
He further stated that the Government is taking the following steps to modernize the ports:
– Deepening of channels for improvements in drafts.
– Construction of jetties, berths, etc.
– Procurement, replacement or upgradation of port equipment.
-Improvement of rail/road projects.
– Other capacity addition projects including backup facilities.
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Dredging Today Staff, May 3, 2012