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- Under the able guidance of Shri G.K. Vasan Ministry of Shipping is implementing the National Maritime Development Programme aimed at comprehensive development of port, shipping & development transport sectors in the country. Total investment under NMP is 1 lakh crore.
- Mr. G.K. Vasan is doing his best as part of 12 month committee headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh whose main function is to fast track the implementation of infrastructure projects & monitor their performance.
- Agreement signed to develop & construct deep draught iron ore terminal in Paradip Port.
- PPP (Public-Private Partnerships)coal terminals in Paradip Port, Mormugoa Port, contains terminal at Ennore & Tuticorin, iron ore handling facility at new Mangalore port has been processed.
- Port Blair declared as major port.
- Dedication of Pipavav Shipyard.
- “Navaratna Status” to Shipping Corporation of India making it 17th Central Public Sector Enterprise in the country to be awarded.
- Four lane elevated expressway from Chennai to Maduravoyal.
- Due to goodwill gesture of Shri G.K. Vasan major strike by labour unions averted.
- Ennore-Manali Road Project (EMRP) in Tamilnadu to be completed in two years.
- A threefold increase is projected in traffic handling capacity of major ports by 2025-2026.
- Creation of Indian maritime investigation cell.
- Inspection of various ports of the country including major ports like Mumbai, Tuticorin etc.
- Steps to combat incidents of piracy.
- Approval of cruise shipping policy.
- Steps taken for implementation for Sethusamuduram canal project after legal hurdles are cleared.