Mangaluru: Proposal for regulating a new gas terminal, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,200 Crore, in Tannirbavi in the pipeline, said Sarbanou Sonowal, Minister of Union Port, Shipping & Ayush Minister.
He spoke on the ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ program held at the Business Development Center (BDC) building from New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) in Panambur on Friday.
Previously on that day, the minister dedicated the construction of a new BDC NMPT, laid the foundation for the modernization of the mallya gate, and initiated a new truck terminal work near the NMPT KK gate.
This project will increase the capacity of NMPT, and the port will get its own identity, he said, adding the government is committed to developing a fisheries port in Kulai in Mangaluru, and the steps will be taken to implement the project quickly.
“The Indian government will expand support for all projects that propose the Government of Karnataka.
The Chairman of the Minister of Bumavaraj Bommai has visited me recently, and placed several proposals before the central government on behalf of the country.
We will provide special consideration for all proposals presented by the minister’s head , ” Sonowal said.
“Over the years, the port has grown from the level of handling less than one lakh ton of traffic to 36.5 million tons last year.
During the range of 47 years, the port has crossed many milestones.
The port is famous as the most sustainable port of the country, achieving a coveted target of 100% solarization and 100% self-sufficiency in water requirements.
The port is the largest exporter of coffee, and the second largest LPG importer in India.
Being the only main port of Karnataka, the port has served trade that emerged from this vibrant interior, because it was almost half a century.
Now, on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, the port is always ready to face new challenges in the realization of the nation’s aspirations, and thus, the people of India, “he said.
For a query, he told reporters that all problems related to fishermen and NMPT will be resolved Peace.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said that the plan was being carried out to build a flyover between Kinyur and Vasiemaman, which would reduce traffic congestion on national highways near NMPT.
Gas Terminal Rs 3.200CR in Tannirbavi in Pipes: Sonowal
