In an initiative to ensure faster evacuation of cargo, Visakhapatnam Port Trust and National Highway Authority of India will take up Rs 100 crore port connectivity road widening project.
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Category: Ports & Shipping
SEZs: Relevance & future
Unlike China, the original concept of SEZs in India got diluted and it witnessed growth of numerous small scale SEZs, pre-dominantly in the IT/ ITeS space. Further, absence of a true ´single window´ to operationalise SEZ
We are integrating online SEZs with customs
Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, gives insights on the initiatives taken by the Commerce Ministry to improve ease of doing business in the SEZs
Single window clearance will strengthen SEZs
NPS Monga, Development Commissioner, Special Economic Zones (Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & DIU), shares his views on the need for revival of the manufacturing sector, government policies on SEZs, issues related to the sector and much more.
Market pulse for SEZ at JN Port Trust looks positive
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, has planned a multi-product Special Economic Zone on 277 hectares of land near the port. Neeraj Bansal, Chairman In-Charge, JNPT, shares his insights on overall SEZ scenario across India
Chabahar Port to be operational by Dec 2016
India expects the strategic Chabahar Port, which will give sea-land access to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan
Inland waterways is economically viable sector: Gadkari
Inland Waterways is economically most viable sector and, as such, it should be an integral part of infrastructure development in the country.
Gopalpur Port to be commissioned
Commerce and Transport Minister Ramesh Majhi recently reviewed the reconstruction work of the Gopalpur Port
Maharashtra Govt to review SEZ policy
SEZ in Maharashtra might have a long wait ahead, as the state government has embarked upon a long review of the policy under which these were developed.
Pipavav Port to fund expansion
Gujarat Pipavav Port has said that it will now fund its expansion plans through internal accruals as it has terminated loans from the multi-lateral agency IFC.





