TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
PORTS
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13 and 187
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15 and 45
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12 and 790
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13 and 60
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Detailed explanation-1: -India’s 95% of trading by volume is done through maritime transport. It stands at 70% by value. India has 13 major ports and 205 notified minor and intermediate ports. Six new mega ports are to be developed under the Sagarmala Project .
Detailed explanation-2: -The 13 Major Ports in India are Mumbai, Kandla, Mangalore, JNPT, Mormugao, and Cochin are west coast ports. The ports on India’s east coast are Chennai, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Kolkata, and Ennore.
Detailed explanation-3: -9.57 There are 11 major and 148 minor ports, which service the Indian coastline.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vadhavan port in Maharashtra is the newest major port in India. The Union Cabinet gave in-principle approval for the establishment of Vadhavan port as the 13th major port in India.
Detailed explanation-5: -14. Vizag Port, Visakhapatnam – Counted Amongst The Oldest.