Government plans to focus on port connectivity projects in 2022-23

The government is planning to focus on port connectivity projects during financial year 2022-23. There are 50 detailed project reports (DPRs) lined up for finalisation in 2022-23. Port connectivity road projects are be­ing developed to complete last-mile connectivity to improve the logistical efficiency and cargo handling capacities at all ports in the country. These are road projects that provide alignment on existing highways that take road networks all the way to ports, facilitating both inward and outward movement of goods. The programme has been envisioned to connect all major ports, non-major ports as well as inland waterway terminals in the country to create an integrated network to support efficient and unhindered freight movement.