Governmentt has identified 101 projects under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Sarbananda Sonowal
The Hindu
"Lowering logistic costs is critical for India. Our government is taking several steps to strengthen the logistic ecosystem across the country”
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified 101 projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to enhance port connectivity with consumption and production centres, union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on November 25.
Addressing an event organised by industry body CII virtually, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister further said as many as 111 waterways have been declared as national waterways.
"Lowering logistic costs is critical for India. Our government is taking several steps to strengthen the logistic ecosystem across the country.
Hampi, the UNESCO-recognised historical site, was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire from 1336 to 1565. Foreign travellers from Persia, Europe and other parts of the world have chronicled the wealth of the place and the unique cultural mores of this kingdom built on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. There are fine descriptions to be found of its temples, farms, markets and trading links, remnants of which one can see in the ruins now. The Literature, architecture of this era continue inspire awe.
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