New Delhi, June 5 -- Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held discussions with Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on a proposed maritime investment pipeline worth Rs 19,209 crore aimed at strengthening West Bengal's port, logistics and waterways infrastructure by 2031.

The discussions focused on the development of ports, inland waterways, shipbuilding facilities, logistics infrastructure and port-led industrialisation under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

The proposed projects are expected to generate more than 62,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities while enhancing the state's role in eastern India's maritime economy.

According to the Ministry, the investment plan includes the development of t...