Panaji, May 30 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the second floating jetty at Old Goa virtually on the occasion of Goa Statehood Day Today.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mandaviya expressed hope that the floating jetty at Old Goa would prove a game changer for the tourism sector of Goa.
He also announced that Panjim and Old Goa would be connected by ferry and cruise services. The Minister said the jetty will offer safe, hassle free transportation to the tourists. He lauded the work done by Government of Goa in making tourism sector a growth engine of the state.
The Government of India has approved setting up of two concrete floating jetties on River Mondovi (NW-68) to connect Old Goa and Panjim. This is the second floating jetty constructed on River Mondovi (NW-68). Earlier, the first jetty located at Captain of Ports, Panjim, Goa was inaugurated by Minister of Ports Shipping and Waterways in presence of Chief Minister of Goa on February 21, 2020, at Panjim.
Concrete floating jetties have many advantages over the fixed jetties. – Their price is approximately 1/5th of the price of fixed jetty. Similarly they are quicker to build and install, easier to use. The designed life of floating jetty is up to 50 years. Also, being floating structures they don’t need CRZ clearances. They can be increased in size or reduced as per changes in users’ requirement or the changes in jetty site’s hydrographic profile.
Wishing the people on Goa Statehood Day, the Minister said the government of India along with the state government was committed to the development of the state. He said Mormugao Port has also contributed significantly in the development of the state.
Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Shripad Naik and Goa Minister for Ports Michael Lobo were also present on the occasion.(UNI)