The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways will host the State Maritime and Waterways Transport Committees meeting on Tuesday through video conferencing. The meeting will focus on the preparation of state-specific Maritime and Waterways Transport Master Plans, formulation of Maritime Sector Policies, Cruise Tourism and Urban Water Transportation.
The Ministry said, the meeting aims to ensure comprehensive development of maritime and waterways transport across the country. Recognizing the need for a unified approach to manage and integrate the waterways transportation sector, the Ministry has established State Maritime and Waterways Transport Committees to coordinate various initiatives and schemes within each state.