New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday gave its approval for the development of berths along the harbour wall for the Mumbai Port Trust at an estimated cost of Rs.3.5 billion.
The harbour wall berths will enable the port to handle general cargo and bulk cargo vessels of 3,500 to 4,000 deadweight tonnes.
Scheduled to be completed by February 2010, the project will help Mumbai Port to handle larger, deeper and wider vessels.
In another related decision, the cabinet approved the implementation of the marketing support and services scheme that will allow handicraft artisans access to domestic and international markets and various marketing channels.
This scheme will be implemented for a period of five years.