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Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari set out a foundation stone for Extension of Wharf Town
Rajnath Singhitin Gadkari set out the foundation stone for Extension of Wharf Town, Port Blair by 200 meters
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Road, Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari set out the foundation stone for Extension of Wharf Town, Port Blair by 200 meters. India Oil Corporation uses Wharf to discharge LPG and other petroleum products.
Both Minister were set-out the foundation stone projects at events held at Port Blair (Diglipur and Baratang) during their two-day visit to the Union Territory.
The extension of Jetty would allow berthing of bigger vessels of up to 160 meters length and higher capacity. This will help in increasing availability of LPG cylinders in the area while reducing logistic costs.
The ministry said in a statement, As part of its drive toward ensuring and updating the cause of Swachh Bharat Mission, the national highways Authority of India has so far planed about 10 lakh plants along national Highways in this Monsoon season.
