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Sagarmala programme: India to train 1.3 million people across 21 coastal districts
The ministry of ports and shipping has conducted a survey across 13 states and union territories to roll out the skill training programme as part of the Sagarmala programme
3 min read28 Apr 2017Fishermen may get deep sea vessels to go to exclusive economic zone
Under the Sagarmala programme, the government plans to subsidize the purchase of deep sea vessels, which cost around Rs1 crore each
3 min read7 Mar 2017Shipping ministry seeks to give greater flexibility in port concession pacts
The shipping ministry will allow private developers to extend concession period for port contracts if the traffic demand is lower than forecast due to regulatory changes
3 min read25 Aug 2016Colachel transhipment port project to cost over Rs27,000 crore
Minister of state for shipping P. Radhakrishnan says development of the major port in Tamil Nadu will start in 2017 and go on till 2030
1 min read28 Jul 2016Port sector to create 10 mn jobs over next decade: Modi
The focus is on value addition in fisheries, aquaculture and cold chain development, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
2 min read15 Apr 2016Popular Topics
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