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| Union Minister Sonowal inaugurates port promenade, launches key projects in Vizag | | | Early Times Report
Visakhapatnam, Nov 11: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday dedicated a newly developed waterfront promenade to the public near the International Cruise Terminal and launched infrastructure projects at Visakhapatnam Port.
The projects include expansion of the port's sewage treatment capacity from 10 million litres per day to 15 MLD and the handing over of five berths to private operators under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
"The union minister dedicated the port promenade to the public and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for key development projects at Visakhapatnam Port, including initiatives to enhance cargo-handling capacity by 11 million tonne annually," an official release from Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) said.
The union minister also laid foundation stones for four projects worth around Rs 560 crore at Vizag Port, including the mechanisation and operation of five cargo berths and the upgradation of a sewage treatment plant.
Addressing the gathering, Sonowal, who holds the Ports, Shipping and Waterways portfolio, highlighted the importance of making port infrastructure accessible to people while simultaneously promoting tourism and sustainable development.
He also stressed the need to strengthen wastewater management through the upgraded treatment facility and said the PPP initiatives would improve operational efficiency and enhance the port's cargo-handling capabilities.
The minister reiterated the Centre's commitment to developing modern port infrastructure, encouraging private-sector participation and strengthening India's position in the global maritime sector. |
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