The central expert appraisal committee (CEAC) has given approval for the expansion of 5A-6A berths at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT).
This has come as a big boost for increased handling of coal and other cargo from 7.5 million tpa to 12 to 13 million tpa at these two berths.
CEAC's nod for issuance of environmental clearance (EC) and coastal regulations zone (CRZ) clearance to South West Port (SWPL) for the Rs 300 crore project now awaits final clearance for the twin requirements from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) has also recommended the proposal for a CRZ clearance.