Govt. steers clears Rs. 1,145-cr port project

In order to build world-class port network across the country, the Centre has recently cleared Rs. 1,145-cr project for Mormugao Port in Goa. The project included work like the redevelopment of berths on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode at the port, which is one of the 12 major ports in India. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recommended the redevelopment of berths 8, 9, and Barge Berths facilities, ministry of shipping sources said, elaborating that the project will be completed within 36 months from the date of award of concession. Among other things, the project also envisages reconstruction of 3 old berths and replacement of 38 year old equipment by creating facilities for handling a variety of cargo like iron ore, bauxite, gypsum, limestone, fertilizers, steel coils, and other general cargo at Mormugao Port catering to ships upto 1,85,000 DWT.