The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is starting the ambitious Project of Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS) with potential airline operators.
The project is being initiated under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) framework through prospective airline operators.
Benefits and Significance:
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It will provide a supplementary means of faster and comfortable transportation across the nation.
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Apart from providing air connectivity to various remote religious/tourist places, it will boost tourism for domestic and international holiday makers.
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It will save travel time and stimulate localized short distance travelling especially in the hilly regions or across the rivers/lakes etc.
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It will provide infrastructure enhancements at the places of operations.
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It will generate employment opportunities.