Lok Sabha updated on expertise developed for the country
A Rs.77 crore National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) has been established in IIT Chennai under the Sagarmala Scheme, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 29 Nov https://www.bseindia.com/.
The institute acts as a technological arm of the Ministry and develops cutting-edge technologies and application products to provide solutions to various challenges faced by Ports & Shipping Sector https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
The Institute has world class capabilities for undertaking the 2D & 3D investigations of research and consultancy nature for the Port, Coastal, Waterway sector across all disciplines https://www.globaltenders.com/.
Modelling of Ocean, determining the Coastal & Estuarine Flows, Sediment transport and morpho dynamics, planning of Navigation and Maneuvering, estimation of Dredging & Siltation, consultancy in Port and Coastal Engineering – designing the Structures and Breakwaters, Autonomous Platforms & vehicles, Experimental & CFD modelling of flow & Hull interaction, Hydrodynamics of multiple hulls, Ocean renewable energy coupled with port facilities are some of the areas where expertise has already been developed for the benefit of the country https://www.nseindia.com/.
The Sagarmala promotes port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and strategic location on key international maritime trade routes http://shipmin.gov.in.
Under Sagarmala Scheme, Ministry provide financial assistance to State Governments for Port infrastructure projects, Coastal berth projects, Road & Rail projects, fish harbours, skill development projects, Coastal community development, International standard cruise terminal and unique and innovative projects such as Ro-Pax ferry services etc . fiinews.com
