Gujarat ports fail to register increase in exports: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Gandhinagar, Mar 23 (KNN) The Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said that there has been no significant increase in exports from the ports of Gujarat, despite the state government's efforts to promote the ports sector and boost exports.

This was revealed in a written response in parliament by Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal to a question from Gujarat's BJP MP Jaswantsinh Bhabhor, reported TOI.

In the written reply, Sonowal also shared the data on exports from Gujarat's ports and the state's share in exports from Indian ports.

From 2019–20, 2020–21, and 2021–22, the total export volume from Gujarat was 151.96, 149.30, and 165.60 MMT (million metric tonnes) respectively, an official statement informed.

"The government is constantly engaged in strengthening port infrastructure through various projects and is focused on ease of doing business in order to improve the business environment and promote trade and cargo," he said.

There has not been a major rise in exports from Gujarat's ports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Times of India citing a source.  (KNN Bureau)