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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q66

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The infrastructure development project with the aim of promoting 'port-led development' in India has been named:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Sagarmala.

                     Sagarmala programme
  • Sagarmala is the flagship program of the Ministry of Shipping for port-led-development of the country.
  • The Sagarmala Programme was launched with the approval of the Union Cabinet on 25th March 2015.
  • The vision of the Sagarmala Programme is to reduce logistics costs for EXIM and domestic trade with minimal infrastructure investment.
  • As per this program, a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the comprehensive development of India’s 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, and the maritime sector has been prepared.