Consider the following statements with respect to ports in India : 1. There are 12 major ports in operation in the country. 2. The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, whereas the non-major ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Boards/State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both 1 and 2
Statement 1: India operates 12 major ports along its coastline, including Kolkata, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), Kandla (Deendayal), and others. This statement is correct.
Statement 2: Major ports fall under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, while the numerous non-major (minor and intermediate) ports are governed by the respective State Maritime Boards or State Governments under the Indian Ports Act framework. This statement is correct.
Hence, the answer is Both 1 and 2.
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