Question

Q. Which of the following are the components of the “Sagarmala Programme”?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

• A.
  1, 2 and 3 only
• B.
  2, 3 and 4 only
• C.
  1, 3 and 4 only
• D.
  1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:

The Sagarmala programme was launched by the Ministry of Shipping for reducing the logistics cost for exports and imports and domestic trade with minimal infrastructure investment.
Following are the components under it.

1. Port Modernization & New Port Development.
2. Port Connectivity Enhancement includes last mile rail and road connectivity projects.
3. Port-linked Industrialization.
4. Coastal Community Development.
5. Coastal Shipping & Inland Waterways Transport.

Statement 1 is correct: Under the component of Port Modernization and New Port Development, debottlenecking and capacity expansion of existing ports and further development of new greenfield ports will be done.

Statement 2 is correct: Under the component of Coastal Community Development, the coastal communities will be developed sustainably by the way of skill development and generation of livelihood activities, fisheries development, coastal tourism etc.

Statement 3 is correct: Under the Port connectivity enhancement component of the Sagarmala Programme, the connectivity of the ports to the hinterland will be enhanced, the cost and time of cargo movement through multi-modal logistics solutions including domestic waterways (inland water transport and coastal shipping) will be optimized.

Statement 4 is correct: Under the Coastal Community Development, coastal economic zones will be developed.