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Sagarmala helping port dvpt: Fadnavis
The Maharashtra CM further said that these facilities are being developed over a 2000-metre waterfront and the logistic area comprises of 400 acres.
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said port development had gained momentum due to huge amount of funds being disbursed under the Centre’s ‘Sagarmala’ programme.
Mr Fadnavis was speaking after e-inaugurating Karanja Terminal, a port and logistic facilities complex over Karanja Creek in Uran taluka in Raigad district.
He said that under the Union ministry of shipping's Sagarmala programme, 415 projects, at an estimated investment of approximately Rs 8 lakh crore, have been identified for development and modernisation across the country between 2015 and 2035.
The Maharashtra CM further said that these facilities are being developed over a 2000-metre waterfront and the logistic area comprises of 400 acres.
“We are developing huge road network to give better connectivity. With numerous initiatives, we are attracting good investment,” Mr Fadnavis said.
