Centers goal is to spur port-led development: Sarbananda Sonowal

The Union ministry for , shipping and waterways aims to modernise all the major ports across the country and use them to spur port-led economic activity, Union minister of ports, shipping and waterwaysSarbananda Sonowalsaid.

Sonowal laid the foundation stone for Mormugao Port Authoritys (MPA) Rs 122.7 crore international and domestic cruise terminal, which is expected to be ready by March 2024.Sonowalalso laid the foundation stone for a flyover ramp at Baina, and five projects for the New Mangalore port.

Sonowal said that along with the cruise terminal, a fishing jetty and community development programs are also on the anvil.