Government plans to set up 2,000 waterports as well as “Ro—Ro” services at five select places to transport goods and vehicles. Besides, there is a plan to develop 1,300 islands and 280 light houses as major attractions for tourists.
Government will soon start Ro—Ro (Roll—on Roll—off) service at five places including Haldia, Patna, Varanasi and Sahibganj with World Bank assistance. Once they are operational, trucks could be transported till the points leading to huge savings which in turn would boost economy.