Summary:
In UP, the construction of Varanasi (Ramnagar) multi-modal terminal, at an estimated cost of Rs 170 crore, commenced in August 2016. The development of inland water transport is one of the major endeavours of the ministry of shipping. The Phase-1 of Jal Marg Vikas project covers the Haldia- Varanasi stretch, Which is expected to facilitate navigation of commercial vessels with the capacity of 1500-2000 tons. Foundation of second phase of this project, which is being started in two packages to connect NH-29 with Kolkata-Allahabad (NH-2) highway in Chandauli and NH-56 with NH-2 at Mohansarai with a budget of Rs 1,300 crore, had been laid by President Ram Nath Kovind in March. Following formal announcement of PM's visit to inaugurate these two mega projects by Union minister Nitin Gadkari through a tweet on Saturday, district magistrate Surendra Singh also confirmed to have received verbal intimation of the proposed visit of Modi on November 12.Singh said that presently two events have been proposed in which PM will take part during his proposed visit.Modi will reach Ramnagar to inaugurate the terminal by receiving the shipment..