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Which programme aims to reduce logistics costs for domestic and EXIM (export-import) cargo through port-led development?
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Answer: Option C — Sagarmala Project
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Which programme aims to reduce logistics costs for domestic and EXIM (export-import) cargo through port-led development?
- UDAN
- Setu Bharatam
- Sagarmala Project
- Smart Cities Mission
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Remember: Sagarmala = port-led development to cut logistics costs for domestic and EXIM cargo (approved March 2015; Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; four pillars; Coastal Economic Zones); Maritime India Vision 2030; Vizhinjam = first deep-water transhipment port.
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