Uttar Pradesh: Ship repair centre and logistics park to boost water transport in Varanasi

On 20th September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for the construction of a ship repair centre and a multimodal logistics park at Ramnagar in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. With the development, Varanasi is set to witness a major push in inland water transport.

The ship repair centre will cost Rs 325 crore. It will initially focus on maintenance and modernisation of existing boats, cruise vessels and cargo ships. However, in future, there are plans to build new vessels at the facility. This development is expected to reduce dependence on Kolkata and Howrah shipyards, which currently handle most repair work.

The multimodal logistics park is being built at a cost of Rs 200 crore. It will strengthen connectivity along National Waterway-1 from Prayagraj to Haldia. The Ramnagar centre will save time and costs for operators as it will have dry dock facilities capable of handling multiple vessels simultaneously. A new 5.1 km railway line from Chandauli will accelerate cargo transport.

Written by Anurag
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