TK Ramachandran, the secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, demanded more coordination between state and federal authorities in order to create a comprehensive plan for the development of waterways and maritime transportation throughout India.During his speech, Ramachandran stressed the significance of a cohesive strategy for overseeing and coordinating the waterway transportation industry. Senior representatives from over thirty states and Union Territories were present at the State Maritime & Waterways Transport Committee (SMWTC) conference.He went on to say that the advancement of this industry will depend heavily on the coordinated efforts of federal and state entities.The production of state-specific master plans for maritime and waterway transportation, the creation of regulations for the marine industry, green initiatives, the development of waterways, cruise tourism, urban water transportation, and lighthouse development were the main topics of discussion during the meeting.A review of the Sagarmala initiative, the construction of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, and prospects for Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax,
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