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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