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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sagarmala Programme of Ministry of Shipping has led to reports on CEZ under the programme. What are CEZ
A
Coastal Economic Zone
B
Central Economic Zone
C
Coastal Economy Zone
D
Central Economy Zone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this regard, the concepts of Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs), Coastal Economic Units (CEUs), Port-Linked Industrial & Maritime Clusters and Smart Industrial Port Cities have been introduced. Each CEZ will consist of multiple CEUs and more than one industrial cluster can be housed within a CEU.

Detailed explanation-2: -Port-connectivity enhancement under Sagarmala More than 210 connectivity projects have been identified. Some of the types of connectivity projects considered are listed below: Coastal Berths at various major and non-major ports.

Detailed explanation-3: -The government has planned six megaports under the project, namely the Vizhinjam International Seaport (Kerala state), Colachel Seaport (Tamil Nadu), Vadhavan Port (Maharashtra), Tadadi Port (Karnataka), Machilipatnam Port (Andhra Pradesh), and Sagar Island Port (West Bengal).

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