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Sagar Mala Project

The Ministry of Shipping has put up a working draft note on Sagar Mala
Project on October 28, 2014. The project seeks to improve economic
development in the country through port led development. The project would
bring development of all ports, connectivity through waterways and economic
development of coastal regions under the ambit of a single project.
Key components of the project include:
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1. Port modernization: This includes
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(i) transforming existing ports into world class ports by modernization
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of port infrastructure and existing systems, and
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3. (ii) enhancing the capability of Port Community System.
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4. Efficient evacuation systems: These include
(i) incentivising freight transport through coastal mode, and
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(ii) setting up a coastal shipping promotion fund for the development of
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coastal shipping.
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7. Coastal economic development: Encouraging economic activity in
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coastal regions by development of coastal economic regions and
promotion of coastal tourism.
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Achievement of the above components will be driven by two broad initiatives:
(i) development of coastal economic regions, and
(ii) policies to promote coastal shipping and operations in ports.
For the institutional framework, a Sagar Mala Company will be

established at the national level and will be chaired by the
Secretary (Ministry of Shipping). To develop each coastal
economic region, a Special Purpose Vehicle would be formed with equity
participation from the concerned state government and the Sagar Mala
Company.
PORT-RAIL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS UNDER SAGARMALA

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• Ministry of Railways has decided to take up 21 port-rail connectivity

projects, at an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore, under the under the
port-connectivity enhancement objective of Sagarmala which is under
Ministry of Shipping.
• Another six projects are being considered by the Indian Port Rail
Corporation Limited (IPRCL).
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Objectives
• To strengthen evacuation network and boost last-mile

connectivity to the country's ports.
• To simplify procedures used at ports for cargo movement.
• Help in reducing logistics cost and time for cargo movement making
Indian trade more competitive.
• This also promotes usage of electronic channels for information

exchange leading to quick, efficient, hassle- free and seamless cargo
movement.
In order to execute the last mile connectivity, of the Major Ports, a Special
Purpose Vehicle (SPV) – The Indian Port Rail Corporation (IPRC) is
incorporated under the Companies Act 2013, under the administrative control
of the Ministry of Shipping.• 90% of equity of the company has been provided
by the 11 Major Ports and 10% by the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
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Background
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The National Perspective Plan for Sagarmala Programme identifies projects
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under the 4 major objectives of the programme -
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i) Port Modernization & New Port Development,
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ii) Port Connectivity Enhancement,
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iii) Port-led Industrialization and
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iv) Coastal Community Development.
Ro Pax Ferry Service in Gulf of Cambay under Sagarmala

Programme: The Union Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned the Capital
Dredging Project of Ro Pax Ferry Services between Gogha & Dahej, in Gulf of
Cambay in Gujarat under Sagarmala programme.
The total project cost is estimated to be Rs 234 Crore of which 50% will be funded by the Union
Government under the Sagarmala programme.
Significance of Project
• This is first of its kind project in India as it will be executed in the area of world’s 2nd highest
tidal range.
• This project on completion will result in reduction in motorable distance of 231 kms between
Gogha and Dahej in Gujarat to mere 31 kms.
• It will pave way for launching India’s first roll on-roll off (Ro-Ro) vessel passenger ferry
services on this route by April 2017.
• Besides, it will reduce the travel time to 1 hour from 7 hours. It will also result in savings in fuel,
reduction in CO2 emission and reduction in road congestion.
• The project will open up new avenues in coastal shipping & tourism and help in socio-economic
development of proximate areas.
• It will also help in utilisation of inland waterways through River Narmada for shipping goods
from industries located upstream.
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Sagar Mala Project

Key components of the project include:

For the institutional framework, a Sagar Mala Company will be

PORT-RAIL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS UNDER SAGARMALA

• Ministry of Railways has decided to take up 21 port-rail connectivity

• To strengthen evacuation network and boost last-mile

• This also promotes usage of electronic channels for information

Ro Pax Ferry Service in Gulf of Cambay under Sagarmala

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