<h1>India's Ministry of Shipping to Invest Rs. 14,225 Crores in Port Modernization, Boost Mechanization, and Increase Draught Depth.</h1> The Ministry of Shipping in India plans to invest Rs. 14,225 crores in various port projects to enhance capacity and modernize infrastructure. The initiative aims to improve mechanization levels, which currently vary significantly across ports. For instance, Kolkata Port is only 30% mechanized, whereas Kamarajar Port at Ennore is up to 90% mechanized. A consultant provided 101 recommendations for improving port efficiency, with several projects already underway. The Ministry is also considering the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee's advice to increase port draught to at least 14 meters, with dredging projects costing Rs. 793 crores to accommodate larger vessels at certain ports.