Possibility of Artificial Inland Port in Rajasthan

Q.  Which state government is thinking of a possibility to develop an artificial inland port which can be connected to the sea through navigation channels?
- Published on 16 Nov 16

a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Gujarat
c. Rajasthan
d. Karnataka

ANSWER: Rajasthan
 
  • The state government is exploring ways to develop an artificial inland port in Jalore by bringing in Arabian Sea water into Rajasthan through Gujarat.
  • If implemented, Rajasthan will become accessible by water transport and will be able to shed the tag of a landlocked state.
  • It would be connected to the Arabian Sea by developing a channel along the Kutch Creek.
  • Planning though is in the initial phase but officials claim that the project is feasible.
  • The navigation channel would be at least 300 metre wide and about 25 metre deep. It would start from the tip of Lakhpat at Kori Creek in Arabian Sea, run through the Rann of Kutch and join Sanchore, 135 km from district headquarters of Jalore.

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