To accelerate the implementation of various SAGARMALA projects a joint review meeting  held between Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Dy. CM, Maharashtra

In the state of Maharashtra, there are 126 projects worth Rs. 1,13,285 Cr. under Sagarmala Programme
⮚ Successful completion of the Sagarmala projects in Maharashtra, will foster economic growth and enhance maritime infrastructure:
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, MoPSW
⮚ Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra assured to resolve various issues related to the projects and expedite their implementation at the earliest.

Today, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal had a joint review meeting with Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra. During this meeting Sonowal and Shri Fadnavis took a detailed review on various projects related to ports and the shipping sector in Maharashtra under the Sagarmala program of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The meeting also focused upon matters related to Vadadhavan & Mumbai Port and setting-up of Maharashtra coastal state pavilion at National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal. While discussing the completion of Sagarmala Projects in the state of Maharashtra Shri Sonowal mentioned, ‘Immediate attention is required to expedite the completion of 14 Sagarmala projects that have been delayed for almost a year in Maharashtra. By prioritizing these action points, we can significantly contribute to the successful completion of the Sagarmala projects in Maharashtra, fostering economic growth and enhancing maritime infrastructure in the region’. It is to be noted that there are 126 projects worth Rs. 1,13,285 Cr. under the Sagarmala Programme are planned in Maharashtra. Out of these 126 projects, 46 projects worth ~Rs. 2333 Cr. are partially funded by MoPSW and out of which 37 projects worth Rs1,387 Cr. under Maharashtra State Government. 9 projects worth Rs 279 Cr have been completed. 18 projects worth Rs 777 Cr are under implementation and 10 projects worth Rs 331 Cr are under development stage. The detailed discussions were also made on Exemption/Relaxation on VAT for Bunker Fuels in RoRo/RoPax/Passenger Ferry Operations in Maharashtra, which accounts for over 20% of the fuel cost for ferry operations.   The discussion also included the development of upcoming Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra. Vadhavan have natural drafts in excess of 18m that would enable ultra large container and cargo vessels to call on the port thereby boosting the efforts to make India a prominent destination for Major Shipping lines and provide required capacity to accommodate the future cargo growth in the hinterland served by the port.