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Maharashtra Maritime Board is the nodal agency that takes care
of the regulatory and developmental framework of the state's
maritime activities. Over the
years, the board has taken a number of initiatives to harness the
potential of its coastline. These include development of the
marine front including
setting up of several cargo jetties, ferry wharfs, larger port
terminals, inland water transport system, shipyards etc. MMB
ports presently handle
10 percent of the total cargo handled by minor ports in the country.
MMB activities across the state are supported by 400 employees
in five regional
offices.
| OUR VISION |
Attain all-round
industrial, social and human development by creating a world-class
maritime infrastructure along the coast of Maharashtra
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| MISSION |
Create an environment
and investment-friendly policy framework to bring about integrated
coastline development in Maharashtra
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| GOALS |
- Make Maharashtra the preferred destination
for maritime trade
- Harness the immense potential of the
coastline for the maritime industry and trade
- Ensure entrepreneurial participation
and industrial development in a socially equitable and
responsible manner
- Frame policies that enable all-round
integrated development of the Maharashtra coast
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| OBJECTIVES |
- Provide committed support by framing
policies that optimize benefits for all stakeholders
- Ensure that investors get an environment
conducive to their business development
- Explore multiple ways of utilizing the
coastal front of the state by encouraging wide range of
marine-related activities
- Create adequate facilities in the areas
of ports, shipyards, inland water transport system and
other coastal industries and services
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