New Delhi, April 3 -- In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated at a cost of Rs 132.51 crore.

As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, "The project forms an integral part of the Government of India's flagship Sagarmala Programme and aligns with the objectives of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency across the country."

The construction is currently being undertaken by Western Railway on a deposit basis.

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