India has a coastline of 7,517 km, with 12 major ports and 200 notified non-major (minor or intermediate) ports along the coastline. Out of the 200 notified non-major ports, up to 2013-14, only 61 were reported to have been handling cargo brought through maritime routes.
Tag: Major Port Trusts Act
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Corporatisation of major ports
The Union Government is planning to convert 12 of the 13 major ports into companies to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The ports currently operate as trusts. The shipping ministry has initiated the process for appointing a consultant for corporatisation
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Tariff deregulation for major ports
A government committee headed by BK Chaturvedi, Member, Planning Commission, has reportedly decided to suggest government to amend the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.