2019
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Question
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At which place the 17th Meeting of Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) was held?
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Kolkata
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New Delhi
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Chennai
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Pune
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The MSDC was constituted in May 1997 to assess in consultation with State Governments, the future development of existing and new Minor Ports by the respective Maritime States either directly or through captive users and private participation.
Detailed explanation-2: -9.57 There are 11 major and 148 minor ports, which service the Indian coastline.
Detailed explanation-3: -On the west coast, there are the ports of Mumbai, Kandla, Mangalore, JNPT, Mormugao, and Cochin. The ones on the east coast are the ports at Chennai, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Kolkata, and Ennore. The last one, Ennore is a registered public company with the government owning a 68% stake.
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