The Shipping Ministry has increased the number of projects under the Sagarmala Programme to 1537, taking the total worth to Rs 6.5 lakh crores. This decision was taken at the National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting on Friday.
Addressing journalists after the event, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The new Sagarmala programme will also enhance the emphasis on holistic development of coastal areas. There are currently 802 projects worth Rs 5.5 lakh crores under Sagarmala program targeted to be executed by 2035.”
