India: Ministry Reviews Preparedness And Activities To Deal With COVID-19 Outbreak

In connection with the COVID-19 outbreak, Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed situation at all major ports regarding cargo handling, SOP, payment to casual labourers, etc., through video conferencing, with all the Chairpersons of ports and Director General, Shipping in this pandemic situation.

India Ministry Reviews Preparedness And Activities Of All Major Ports To Deal With COVID-19 Outbreak — Image Credits: pib.nic.in

More than 90% of exim cargo is handled through ports. For proper and smooth maintenance of the supply chain, the Ministry of Shipping is taking all-round measures.

For easy movement of cargo at ports, the Ministry of Shipping has prepared Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to be adhered at all ports to fight against COVID-19.

Reference: pib.gov.in