Sagarika: First full-fledged international cruise terminal
Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III – Infrastructure
In news
Indian Prime Minister inaugurated various projects in Kochi, Kerala recently.
Key takeaways
Sagarika, the International Cruise Terminal in Kochi was inaugurated.
It is India’s first full-fledged international cruise terminal.
Inauguration of the Marine Engineering Training Institute of Cochin Shipyard Ltd. will help those wanting to study marine engineering.
South Coal Berth would bring down logistics costs and improve cargo capacities.
Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP) will help strengthen India’s journey towards being Aatmanirbhar as it will save foreign exchange.
With Ro-Ro Vessels, a distance of almost 30 km on road will become 3.5 km through waterways leading to less congestion and more convenience, commerce and capacity-building.
