The two Governments of India and Sri Lanka have agreed to commence operating the ferry service between the two countries from February next year. On the recommendations of the Minister of Ports and Highways, the Cabinet approval was granted last week to sign the MOU and for its implementation.
Decision Points
According to the Port official, the passenger reinforcements will be completed by the end of this month and adequate arrangements, including waiting room, counters for immigration, customs, cabins for officials and Port Health Officer, and others were being made to ensure facilities for the passengers.
India has improved the infrastructure facilities at the passenger terminal at a cost of nearly 50 million Sri Lankan rupees and has established screening equipment for increased surveillance at the Port.
A passenger ferry that can accommodate 500 passengers is expected to be used for the 12-hour journey between Colombo and Tuticorin.
It is also proposed to revive the ferry services between Thalaimannar and Rameswaram and later to expand between other ports of the two countries with mutual consent
According to the Port official, the passenger reinforcements will be completed by the end of this month and adequate arrangements, including waiting room, counters for immigration, customs, cabins for officials and Port Health Officer, and others were being made to ensure facilities for the passengers.
India has improved the infrastructure facilities at the passenger terminal at a cost of nearly 50 million Sri Lankan rupees and has established screening equipment for increased surveillance at the Port.
A passenger ferry that can accommodate 500 passengers is expected to be used for the 12-hour journey between Colombo and Tuticorin.
It is also proposed to revive the ferry services between Thalaimannar and Rameswaram and later to expand between other ports of the two countries with mutual consent
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