Passenger ferry service launched between Nagapattinam, India and Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka
Passenger ferry service was launched on 14th October, 2023 between Nagapattinam, India and Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka. To attract more operators especially for all weather services, the Shipping Corporation of India, a CPSU under this Ministry, has issued a notice inviting Expressions of Interest to select operator(s).
On the request of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board, the Ministry of External Affairs has granted ₹ 8 crore for upgrading the facilities at Nagapattinam Port.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
