Guwahati: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal announced major initiatives planned for Assam by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways this year for the development of inland waterways in Guwahati today. Maritime Skill Centre for Northeast to ramp up capacity in Pandu port in Guwahati to be set up.
The other initiatives are the Ship Repair Facility at Pandu Multi-Modal terminal and an elevated road connecting the Multi Modal Terminal at Pandu with National Highway 27 in Guwahati. The facilities are part of major initiatives planned by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways for revamping inland waterways in Assam & the Northeast.
The Maritime Skill Centre for Northeast will be instrumental in honing our rich talent pool and acquiring much-valued skill sets by the candidates for better employment opportunities in the bourgeoning logistics industry.