The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, conducted a site visit to the proposed International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island. The mega port project, with an estimated cost of ₹44,000 Crores, has achieved significant milestones and received key approvals, including environmental clearance and forest clearance. The visit emphasized the strategic importance of the ICTP for India's economic and infrastructural development, positioning it as a transformative initiative in line with Maritime India Vision 2030. The minister also explored the tourism potential of Indira Point and reviewed the progress of the Campbell Bay Port project. The ambitious ICTP is set to be developed in four phases, with Phase 1 expected to be commissioned in 2028, contributing to India's goal of becoming a self-reliant nation.

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