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05/01/21 10:00 AM IST

Source: PIB

Sagarmala Seaplane Services

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is kicking off ambitious Project of Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS) with potential airline operators

Sagarmala Seaplane Services
  • The project execution and implementation would be through Sagarmala Development Company Ltd (SDCL), which is under the administrative control of the Ministry
  • “Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS)” will be undertaken by forming a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL).
  • Several destinations are envisaged for seaplane operations.
  • The proposed Origin-Destination pairs under Hub and Spoke model.
Significance
  • The seaplanes services will be a game-changer providing a supplementary means of faster and comfortable transportation across the nation.
  • Apart from providing air connectivity to various remote religious/tourist places, it will boost tourism for domestic and international holidaymakers.
  • It will save travel time and stimulate localized short distance travelling especially in the hilly regions or across the rivers/lakes etc.
  • In addition to the infrastructural enhancements at the places of operations, it will enormously boost tourism and business activities.
Seaplane Service is already in operation between Kevadia and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 31st October 2020.

Source: PIB

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