DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR OPERATIONALIZATION OF RO-RO AND RO-PAX FERRY SERVICE

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• After taking inputs from different stakeholders, the Ministry has prepared a draft of the “Guidelines for Operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India”.
  • These guidelines will standardise and facilitate the development and operations of ferry services.
  • It will promote ease of doing business by eliminating unnecessary delays.
  • Introduce digital interventions at the customer interface.
  • Provide help to State/UT Governments and Port Authorities in the implementation of projects.
  • It will help to increase private participation and also promote healthy competition.

Significance of the step

• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has stressed the development of Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry and waterway transportation in India.
• Under the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry is promoting and developing Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry and waterway transportation.
• Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry ships are the type of cargo ships that are designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, etc.
• This mode of transportation has several benefits;
  • It will reduce travel time.
  • Reduce logistics costs.
  • Lower Pollution in comparison to the conventional modes of transportation (road or rail).
• Under the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry is financially supporting 45 projects with a total project cost of Rs. 1900 Crore.
  • This will generate employment, improve infrastructure and promote ease of doing business in the country.
  • It is an environment-friendly mode of transportation and also promotes the public welfare.

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