In phase-I, one Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) at Sahibganj (Jharkhand) has been constructed under Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) and the same is operational. he Multi-Modal Terminal at Sahibganj has been constructed at the cost of Rs. 280.90 crore. The phase-I includes all major works, including jetty work, Administrative, workers amenity and security buildings; electrical sub-station; storage shed; pump house; sewerage treatment plant, overhead tank; internal roads; underground reservoir and conveyor systems, Barge Loader which have been completed.  It also has provisions for road connectivity to NH-80.   The capacity of the MMT Sahibganj is 3.03 Million Metric Tones Per Annum.

This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

 

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