The , Shipping and Waterways Ministry under the Sagarmala program has carried out Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax projects on multiple routes.
Highlights:
The Shipping Ministry launched Ro-Pax, a roll-on-roll-off cum passenger ferry service.
It is a water transportation service project.
It improves connectivity between centres while also helping to reduce pollution associated with road transportation.
In comparison to road/rail transportation, water transport Services are less expensive and more environmentally friendly. It is a less expensive