Implementation of recycling of dredged material should reduce dredging cost: Mansukh Mandaviya

Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya said that recycling of dredged material should be implemented in a way that can reduce the dredging cost.

He suggested private players to build a recycling model with cost effective logistics system to transport the dredging waste while keeping in mind zero effect on environment.

Dredging is a regular activity to maintain the course of waterway for safety and easiness of shipping traffic.

Mr. Mandaviya today chaired a video conference for recycling of dredging material with officials of Ministry of Shipping, Dredging Corporation of India, Indian Port Association, Inland Waterways Authority of India, Chairpersons of Major Port Trusts and experts of the sector.

Responding to the suggestions, the Minister directed Dredging Corporation of India to explore the possibilities of recycling of dredging material on coastline as well as on riverine ports of India.

He said, Government is committed for sustainable development and by recycling the dredging waste into environment friendly commodities, it reinforces the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to turn ‘waste into wealth’ in the growth story of India.