If everything goes as per plan, then gradually all minor ports in the state will be converted into commercial ports to promote export and import.
Minister for ports and fisheries Baburao Chinchansur said that very soon the cabinet will discuss about the proposal of Karnataka State Port Development Policy. “There are 12 minor ports in the state, but only Karwar is considered as a major commercial for exports and imports. We have plans of developing all other minor ports into commercial ports by giving additional fillip to coastal trade,” he said adding that the state has earned an annual revenue of Rs 7.48 crore through minor ports.