The Economic Times

Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrabar. Kolkata will join the Water Metro network. The state will also participate in Sagarmala 2, constructing new jetties. Efforts are underway to enhance the Gangasagar Mela and establish a museum at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.