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Objectives of Government Of
Kerala that are proposed to be addressed through this Port
Policy are:
(1) Increase the share of the State of Kerala in maritime
trade of India. Kerala shall target a place among the top
three maritime States of the Country in terms of cargo
handled in the next ten years i.e. by the year 2014.
(2) Facilitate achievement of optimal multi-modal transport
and logistic chain outcomes by establishing an efficient and
commercially viable water transport system. This will be
achieved by carrying out a coordinated development of
multi-purpose ports, transshipment hubs, inland waterways,
coastal shipping, inland terminals, cargo handling and
storage facilities, railways and road linkages.
(3) Promote port-based and marine industries.
(4) Ensure protection of environment and coastal zones.
(5) Promote establishment of passenger terminals & marinas.
(6) Invite and encourage private sector participation in
ports, support services and other infrastructure on
commercial basis in order to fulfill the objectives of this
Policy.
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