ROPAX Jetty Project 

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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has given the approval for the sanction of Rs. 50.30 crores for the development of an all-weather ROPAX Jetty Project on river Dhamra in the Indian state of Odisha.

Key Points:

• Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded administrative approval for developing all-weather ROPAX (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) Jetty and allied Infrastructure. 

• It shall connect Kaninali in Bhadrak district & Talachua in Kendrapara district, Odisha under the Sagarmala initiative.

• This project will reduce travel time for passengers from 6 hours by road to 1 hour by waterway.

Note:

• The Dhamra river is a joint stream formed by the confluence of Baitarani and Brahmani rovers. It empties into the Bay of Bengal. It lies in the Bhadrak district of Odisha.