Gadkari announces water transport, tourism plans
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the government plans to set up 2,000 water ports in the country. He further informed of plans to start Ro-Ro (Roll-on Roll-off) services at five places including Haldia, Patna, and Varanasi with the World Bank’s assistance. Besides, there is a plan to develop 1,300 islands and 280 lighthouses as major tourist attractions.