 Government of India, under the visionary leadership of our Honourable Prime Minister, Srinarendra Modi, is constantly marching ahead with the mantra of Ports for Prosperity. A reflection of government's resolute efforts is Sagar Mala Program. Government of India's Commitment to Portrait Development can be seen through the Sagar Mala scheme. Transformative impact of Sagar Mala Program is clearly evident. The cargo handling capacity in major ports has doubled in the last eight years. 217 projects worth Rs 1.12 lakh crores have been completed whereas 225 projects worth Rs 2.17 lakh crores are under progress. As the nation is steadfast in its efforts to build a self-reliant and developed India during Ambrit Karl of our independence, implementation of several port modernisation projects at New Mangalore Port strengthens this resolve. Mechanisation of birth number 14 for handling container and other clean cargo is undertaken through PPP mode for Rs 281 crores. The project will enhance the capacity to 4.23 million tonnes and further to 6.02 million tonnes by 2025 and providing employment to about 2200 persons. The integrated LPG and bulk liquid POL facility will be developed in 85,000 square metre area of the port for Rs 500 crores. The LPG storage tank terminal will further bolster Pradhan Mantri Ujwal Yojna and is expected to add 2 million tonnes of cargo per annum and provide employment to about 2200 persons. Storage tanks and state-of-the-art sunflower and palm oil refinery will be developed in 29,500 square metre area of the port for Rs 100 crores. The project will reduce the overall import cost of these oils and provide employment to about 700 persons. Bitumen and edible oil storage and allied facilities will be developed in 24,600 square metre area of the port for Rs 100 crores. The project will directly support the visionary PM Gatishakti scheme and provide employment to about 250 persons. Another bitumen and edible storage and allied facilities will be developed in an area of 24,200 square metres of the port for Rs 100 crores. The project would improve the TRT of bitumen and edible oil and is expected to generate employment for 250 persons. To create state-of-the-art infrastructure for safe handling of marine catch and attract better prices in the global market, the port has taken up the work of development of fisheries harbour at Kulai under the Sagarmala programme of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at a cost of Rs 197 crores. The project is estimated to generate employment for 2,720 seagoing fishermen and 1,280 individuals in shore-based establishments and allied industries. The project will bestow socioeconomic benefit to the society and the long-pending dream of the fishermen community will become a reality by 2026. The sale of fish and other products will bring in revenue of about Rs 192 crores per year and fishermen are expected to earn an income in the order Rs 55.3 crores. The region is grateful to our honourable Prime Minister for imparting a holistic vision for port-based development in the country.