Ministry of Shipping has evolved a new incentive scheme to encourage major ports to become green ports. Green projects such as waste water treatment, renewable energy generation, use of bio-diesel and provision of shore power would be supported upto 50% of the project cost. Each major port would be given a financial grant of upto Rs.25 crores for undertaking these initiatives. This new scheme was included in the Budget for the year 2014-15 and was approved by the Minister of Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari.
Nine major ports have also given a commitment to generate 150 MW of non-conventional energy through solar and wind power in the next five years. This includes 25 MW generation by Jawaharlal Nehru Port and 20 MW each by Paradip Port, Kamarajar Port and Kandla Port.
Nine major ports have also given a commitment to generate 150 MW of non-conventional energy through solar and wind power in the next five years. This includes 25 MW generation by Jawaharlal Nehru Port and 20 MW each by Paradip Port, Kamarajar Port and Kandla Port.
