Thoothukudi, Sept. 5 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday inaugurated a green hydrogen pilot plant and laid foundation stones for multiple port projects at V O Chidambaranar (VOC) Port.

Speaking at the event, Sonowal said the Sagarmala programme was improving livelihoods for coastal communities through new fishing harbours.

He said, "Through Sagarmala, we have organised four key fishing harbours at Koonthookal, Pompuhar, Sinamoton and MukaIyard, thus creating better livelihoods for our coastal communities."

Sonowal added that maritime innovation and connectivity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership were transforming Tamil Nadu's role in India's growth story.

The Union Minister said...