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17/06/22 07:53 AM IST

Draft Guidelines for Operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service

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  • The Ministry has prepared draft of “Guidelines for Operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India” after incorporating the preliminary inputs received from the stakeholders.
About Guidelines
  • The guidelines encompass the two aspects of  ferry operation namely; concessions for terminal operation  and license for operation of Ro-Pax vessels.
  • These guidelines will homogenize and streamline the development and operations of ferry services, along with, promoting ease of doing business by eliminating unnecessary delays, disagreements and introducing digital interventions at customer interface.
  • They will also help State/UT Governments and Port Authorities in implementation of such projects by standardization of procedures.
  • Further, it will help in instilling confidence among the private players thereby increasing their participation and promoting healthy competition in such projects.
Sagarmala Project 
  • The Sagarmala Programme was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2015 which aims at holistic port infrastructure development along the 7,516-km long coastline through modernisation, mechanisation and computerisation.
  • The vision of the Sagarmala Programme is to reduce logistics costs for EXIM (Export-Import) and domestic trade with minimal infrastructure investment.
  • Sagarmala could boost India’s merchandise exports to USD 110 billion by 2025 and create an estimated 10 million new jobs (four million in direct employment).
  • Under the gambit of Sagarmala, the ministry has operationalized Ro-Pax Ferry service between Ghogha - Hazira in Gujarat and Mumbai - Mandwa in Maharashtra.
  • These services have transported more than 7 lakh passenger and 1.5 lakh vehicles, contributing towards clean environment and public welfare.
Source- PIB 

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