The government today said the capacity of ports is likely to reach 1.5 billion tonnes over the next two years, with Rs one lakh-crore expansion programme underway for docks and shipping sector.
Maritime trade in the country loses over Rs 1,400 crore per annum due to poor infrastructure at major ports, despite the Rs 55,800-crore government scheme to develop docks being underway, the country's top auditor has said.
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