Today, we’re announcing the App Center, a new place for people to find social apps. The App Center gives developer..
Modi enables Gujaratis to cross the sea: Ferry service across Gulf of Cambay
Chief minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for
constructing the Ro-Ro terminal at Gogha, 20 km from Bhavnagar
today, January 25. Development of Ro-Ro ferry service terminals at
Ghogha in Bhavnagar and at Dahej in Bharuch, will help in
drastically changing the passenger and vehicular traffic in the
region, says CM.
The purpose of the project is to facilitate the establishment of a
vehicular and passenger ferry service across the the Gulf of
Khambhat, Due to its peculiar geographical configuration, the Gulf
of Khambhat has advantage for the operation of Ro-Ro ferry service.
"We plan to run ferries that can carry maximum number of passengers
and vehicles on this route once the terminals are ready. Initially,
we will be running 2-3 ferry vessels and looking at its utility,
the number would be increased," said Shri Pankajkumar of GMB.
The circuitous road distance around the Gulf of Cambay
between the Gogha and Dahej is 360 km. However, the distance will
reduce to just 31 km using the sea route.
The construction of terminals at Ghogha and Dahej will be completed
in 15 months.The project cost of the ferry service is estimated to
be Rs 296 crore and commenced in 2013. According to officials, the
project will include construction of berthing jetty, structure for
pontoon, access bund, access trestle, link-span bridge, dredging,
land reclamation, parking, provision of passenger amenities and
terminal connectivity, among others.
Ro-Ro ferries are special vessels on to which vehicles can drive
and be accommodated for the sea journey on special vehicle decks.
The maximum capacity ferry vehicle is expected to have capacity to
accommodate more than 100 vehicles including trucks, buses, cars,
etc and more than 1,000 passengers in each of its trips.
The state government is also planning to construct
approximately 6.5 km four-lane rigid pavement connecting Ghogha
ferry terminal from the state highway.
"Gujarat government, through its visionary policies and proactive
measures, has ensured that these natural advantages are not wasted.
Government has led Gujarat to become number one maritime state in
the country," CM Narendra Modi said.
The Revolutionary Project of Gogha Dahej Ro-Ro Ferry
Service at a glance:
* Facilitates safe and speedy movement of vehicles with
cargo/passengers in the Gulf of Kambhat between Gogha and Dahej
* Reduces the journey distance from 360 km by road to 31 km by sea
route
* Approved budget of Rs.296 crores
* Results in saving of fuel and contributes towards a pollution
free, cleaner and greener Gujarat.
Share Your View via Facebook
top trend
-
Facebook Unveils New App Center
-
India become the world's top arms buyer
New Delhi, (ANI): With the world's largest arms importer on a buying spree, global vendors are lining up their produ..
-
Full text: India Inc's letter to govt on corruption
Leaders of the Indian industry have once again written a letter to the government expressing their concerns over corruptio..
-
India might see a Rahul vs Modi affair in 2014: CRS
Washington: As the debate on potential prime ministerial contenders for the 2014 elections picks up in India, a US Congres..
-
Why are Tulsi leaves used while offering naivedya to a deity? - IBTL Bhakti
Thus we have learnt about the gathering of tulsi leaves which imparts spiritual benefits. We often see that while offering..
what next
-
-
"Coal allocations since 1993 are arbitrary and illegal", Says Supreme Court
-
Palestine, 6 billion people and second hand opinions
-
Malegaon 2006 vs. Malegaon 2008 - Blast Politics
-
Who will investigate Chidambaram & Co for the Dabhol Loot?
-
Narendra Modi prepares to climb the ramparts of the Red Fort
-
The Great Jindal Swindle
-
AAP's insidious anti-Hindu agenda
-
Nagma - Sonia Gandhi's Star Soldier
-
Aam Aadmi Party : Anti-Modi stalking horse
-
What in God's name is Teesta Setalvad's agenda?
-
-
-
Time to rethink : Saffron surge and the secular debacle - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
-
India's Wishlist for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
-
My first meeting with Narendra Modi - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
-
Telangana - Divide and Rule?
-
Myths vs Facts about RSS
-
The Two States: Telangana and Seemandhra
-
Answering Media on Questions to Narendra Modi, but will they venture into responding these queries?
-
#AAPCon : Dilli ke log ban gaye Mamu
-
Secularism is just synonymous with Sanatan Dharm
-
Beware of the Hoax called Aam Aadmi Party
-
Comments (Leave a Reply)