Central government launched port infrastructure and digital governance projects in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 235 crore

Central government launched port infrastructure and digital governance projects in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 235 crore

¨     Central government launched port infrastructure and digital governance projects in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 235 crore.

¨     The projects are intended to strengthen the state’s maritime capacity.

¨     The projects are also aimed at advancing India’s maritime-led growth strategy.

¨     The projects were launched by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

¨     He launched the projects while addressing the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports” programme in Chennai.

¨     Out of the total funds, 129.36 crore rupees are allocated for initiatives at the Chennai Port Authority.

¨     105.64 crore rupees have been kept for projects at Kamarajar Port Limited.

¨     At Chennai Port, the union minister laid foundation stones for three projects.

These include

¨     Repair and strengthening of the coastal revetment behind the Coastal Berth over an 850-metre stretch using climate-resilient designs

¨     Construction of a new firefighting pump house at the Oil Dock Area to meet safety norms of Oil Industry Safety Directorate

¨     Modernisation of the Chennai Port Hospital.

¨     At Kamarajar Port, he laid the foundation stone for a new boundary wall.

¨     He also launched the e-port clearance portal as part of a nationwide trade facilitation initiative under the One Nation-One Port Process.