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Indian Waterways are Expanding at Unmatched Pace, Says Shantanu Thakur While Inaugurating Projects at Haldia Dock Complex

Tarun Karthick November 22, 2021

22 Nov 2021

Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mr. Shantanu Thakur inaugurated/launched a number of projects at the Haldia Dock Complex of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata today. 

These inaugurated/launched  projects include:

  1. Improved Storm Water disposal & Widening of Roads. 
  2. Inclusion of 41000 sq.m of Cargo Handling area. 
  3. Upgrading & landscaping of Port Guest House. 
  4. New ICU & Emergency Ward at Port Hospital.                                                                                         

He was accompanied by Mr. Dibyendu Adhikari, MP, Smt Tapashi Mandal, MLA and the Chairman of the Port, Mr. Vinit Kumar. 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Thakur said, Indian waterway systems are expanding at such a fast pace that no other country can match our speed. He added that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is committed to implementing the development vision of the Prime Minister, and his visit of the Haldia Dock is a step in the direction of PM’s vision of development for all.