ACTION PLAN PREPARED IN RESPECT OF MINISTRY OF SHIPPING Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions Accelerated Ports Sector Increase in port capacity from 1550 MMTPA to 3000+ Growth MMTPA with PPP Policy 2016-17 Inclusion 35 projects are targeted for award through private sector and Equity investment of around Rs. 15,000 crore during 2016-17. 2016-2020
135 port projects have been proposed with an investment potential of Rs. 75,000 crore over the next 5 years. 2016-17.
Additional port capacity of 95 MTPA is to be added. 2019. Unlocking 100 MMTPA of ports capacity from existing major ports by efficiency improvement. 2019
29 recommendation of Bench-marking Study implemented and remaining 75 to be implemented 2016-2025 Increase in port capacity from 1550 MMTPA to 3000 + MMTPA Corporatizatio An exercise to replace Major Port Trust Act by a new Major The draft Cabinet Note will be prepared by 31st May, n of Major Port Authorities Act has been undertaken. 2016 and circulated for the inter-ministerial Ports consultations. The Cabinet Note is likely to be placed for consideration of the Cabinet by 15th June, 2016. After approval of the Cabinet, the bill shall be introduced in the Parliament in the coming Monsoon Session. New ports Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra Linkage to Western linked to DFC DFC Obtaining in-principle approval from the Cabinet. Government of India has decided to set up a new Major Port Preparation of DPR by at Vadhavan, Maharashtra as a satellite port to JNPT and December, 2016. linked to Western DFC Obtaining Environment clearance. Approval from Ministry of Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions Railways to join Vadhavan also with Western DFC. Requesting NHAI, M/o RTH to join the roadways from Vadhavan with NH-8. Completion of tender process to start construction work by April, 2018.
Sagar Port in West Bengal linkage to Eastern DFC PPPAC has appraised the Government of India has decided to set up a new major port Sagar Port project on at Sagar to be connected to “Eastern Dedicated Freight 22.03.2016. Further Corridor”, for which Dankuni is the proposed terminating appraisal awaited. station located only 120 km from proposed Sagar Port. DPR Preparation by M/o Railways for Sagar Port Rail route has already been identified by M/o railways to to Kashinagar Station to be connect Dankuni to Sagar port. This rail link is proposed completed by 30.09.2016. from Kashinagar passing through Kulpi – Bakrahat- Majerhat – Kidderpore– TaktaGhat– Shalimar (including Rail Connectivity through new bridge over the Hooglyriver) and onwards Eastern DFC needs to be to DankuniThis line will provide better connectivity taken up by Indian Railways between Eastern DFC and Sagar Port. and Rail cum Road Bridge over Muriganga needs to be completed by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) within 2018-19.
Ministry of Railways will finalize the alignment of Rail route between Kakdwip to Dankuni and ultimately to Sagar Port by 2017-18.
Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions The PWD, Government of West Bengal is likely to expand by two lanes to the existing NH-117 and construction of Road connectivity between Sagar Port and Bridge in order to connect the same with NH 117 by 2018-19. Two new The Ministry has taken initiatives for increasing draft in the major ports existing Major Ports. Dredging is proposed to be carried out with draft of in two Major Ports of Mormugao and Kamarajar (Ennore) more than 20 to cater to capsize vessels having draft of 18 m, meaning mtrs that water depths of upto 20 m shall be created. Kamarajar Port has to obtain Kamarajar Port environment clearance by The appraisal of the capital dredging project has been September, 2016 for completed and the work has been awarded 30.3.16 to M/s commencement of dredging. ISDL at an estimated cost of Rs.300. The dredging shall be completed by March 2018.
Mormugao Port The project has been awarded to Dredging Corporation of The capital dredging has India [DCI] on 30.12.2015 at an estimated of Rs.193 crores commenced and is expected during the last fiscal year. to be completed by September, 2017.
Shipping Reduce the Custom Duty on ships imported for breaking to Proposal to be taken up with Sector nil from present 2.5%. Department of Revenue by April 30, 2016. Industry and Services Rationalizing The indirect taxation of shipping sector has, in most cases, Proposal for Service Tax taxes in been rationalized. exemption already sent to shipping Department of Revenue. Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions sector Rationalization is required for Service Tax exemption on To be followed up with DoR repair of domestic vessels. by April 30, 2016.
Resolving the The proposal has been taken up as part of the Pre-Budget April 30, 2016. definitional Memorandum for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Consultation issues under with stakeholders and follow up with Department of tonnage tax Revenue. for shipping
Exempting Consultation to be held with stakeholders and follow up May 30, 2016 interest paid with Department of Revenue. towards ECBs from withholding tax for ECBs taken for financing acquisition of ships Customs 31.12.2016. reforms Introduction of RFID system in all Major Ports.
Abolition of accepting Form 11 and 13 manually in JNPT. 31.12.2016.
Introduction of incentive for port users for handling cargo beyond normal working hours. 31.12.2016.
Installation of Container Scanners. 31.12.2016. Integration of ICES-PCS-CFS Terminal in Major Ports. 31.12.2016. IWT Sector
Development Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is carrying out of IWT in various developmental works like providing a navigable Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions Brahmaputra fairway, navigational aids and river terminals facilities etc. Fairway Development of Fairway in - Depth of 2.5 m from Dhubri to Neamati (630 km) Dhubri-Dibrugargh stretch - Depth 2.0 m between Neamati- Dibrugarh (138 km) with 2.5 m LAD (768 km) - Depth of 1.5 m Dibrugarh- Sadiya (123 km) has been initiated. Work order will be awarded in May 2016.
Permanent terminals Permanent Terminal at - Permanent Terminal at Dhubri is under implementation Dhubri (in the right bank) is under construction. 75% physical progress has been achieved and it is scheduled to be completed by August 2016.
Floating terminals Completed. - 8 locations
Navigational aids Completed. - DGPS Stations – 4 (Dhubri, Jogighopa, Silghat and Dibrugarh) Completed. - Day navigational aids- entire waterway (891 km) - Night navigational aids- Dhubri- Silghat (440 km) Completed. (can be extended on demand)
Development of Ship repair facility (slipway) at Pandu (i.e. Development of Ship Repair in Brahmaputra) Facility (Slipway) has been awarded and is under construction which scheduled to be completed by December 2018. Ro-Ro service A temporary Ro-Ro service between Dhubri (in Assam) and 75% physical progress has been in Hatsingimari (in Meghalaya) has been inaugurated in achieved and it is scheduled to Brahmaputra February, 2016. Permanent terminal is to be developed at be completed by August 2016. Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions River Hatsingimari. Permanent Terminal at Hatsingimari (in the left bank), Meghalaya would be constructed after the completion of bank protection work, which is in progress by the Brahmaputa Board, Assam.
A consultant for “Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for development of Ro-Ro routes in NW-2” on three routes namely: (i) Kamalbari (Majuli Island) to Neamati, (ii) Dhansirimukh to Gamari and (iii) Dibrugarh to Sengajan has been awarded and stage-I of study is scheduled to be completed by April 2016. Based on the outcome of the DPR, the Ro-Ro operation on various locations on Brahmahputra would be developed. Development For transportation of cargo in River Barak, a stretch of 121 Category-I consists of 8 of IWT in km between Lakhipur to Bhanga in the State of Assam has National Waterways which Barak been declared as national Waterway. includes river Barak also. The updated Detailed Project In Phase – 1, development of Bhanga - Slichar (70 km) Report (DPR) of the river stretch would be considered. Barak is available. Tenders for Engineering, Procurement Phase – 2, restricted to development of Silchar - Lakhipur and Construction for (51 Km) stretch with setting up of new terminals at Silchar selection of Contractor for & Lakhipur. undertaking development works for navigational waterway and associated Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions infrastructure in Barak River will be issued in between April to August 2016. EIA/EMP studies have been awarded. Inception report has already been submitted by consultant. Draft EMP is in Progress. Final Report is expected by June, 2016. Energy Coastal Waiving of customs and excise duties on all types of September, 2016 Conservati Shipping bunkers for Indian flag coastal vessels. on and Sector Efficiency Review of crew manning norms for coastal vessels by the September, 2016 Removal of Directorate General of Shipping to enable flexibility for policy greater availability of manpower for coastal operations constraints Simplification and rationalization of customs procedures March, 2017 and regulations to reduce the waiting time of coastal ships at ports.
Developing a separate electronic module for coastal cargo. March, 2017
Allowing carriage of coastal cargo from one Indian port to December, 2016 another Indian port via foreign port.
VRC & CRC for coastal shipping to be fixed in Indian December, 2016 rupees.
Long term financing (up-to 85% of the balance economic December, 2016 life of the ship as an asset) with tenure of 10-12 years and flexible structuring of term loans for coastal vessels.
Policy for Major ports to allocate dedicated space for repair September, 2016 dry/dock of coastal vessels.
Theme GoS Action plan for implementation by the Timelines Remarks recommenda Ministries/Departments tions Aggregation Relevant PSUs to be directed to provide biannual September, 2016 of logistic projections of the quantity of cargo to be moved to enable providers planning of ships for the purpose (long term cargo support)
INSA to develop e-platform for aggregation of cargo and June, 2017 logistic services.
Scheme to Incentive modal shift to cargo to Water December, 2016
Transportation Creation of infrastructur To provide capital subsidy to major ports for construction of e dedicated coastal berths and connected infrastructure including capital dredging of ports. Ongoing scheme
To provide subsidy for construction of coastal ships Ongoing scheme Good Good Portal already implemented. Governanc Governance Already implemented. e – Sector Challenges Opportuniti es Portals E-sign E-sign. Implementing Agencies: - IWAI, DG (Shipping), December, 2017 Administration Department, MoS, DGLL. Digital Digital locker. Implementing Agencies: - DG (Shipping) December, 2017 lockers Electronic Electronic payment system. Already implemented payment Implementing Agencies: - All organization under MoS. system Major e- E-feedback. services to run Implementing Agencies: - DG (Shipping) parallel and December, 2017 compulsory provide the feedback/ratin g system