West Bengal to receive investment of INR 1 Tr in maritime sector; transforming it into a regional trade hub in near future: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

West Bengal is poised to receive investment worth INR 1 Tr in maritime sector and that will make the state a maritime hub in near future. Private sector is an essential partner in propelling the growth of India’s maritime sector and Public Private Partnership (PPP) has immensely contributed in development of new ports and augmentation of capacity in the existing ports. PPP terminals, which are currently handling about 50% cargo at major ports, are striving to raise its share to 100% in coming decades