The government has constituted a high-level committee for drafting revised guidelines for operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry transportation services. <br />''<br />''The committee has been constituted in view of suggestions received from public and private stakeholders to set up a world-class infrastructure and services all along the coastline. <br />''<br />''The Committee under the Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, will delve into the ground realities such as safety standards of vessels, control mechanism for excess boarding of passengers, online ticketing system, and inclusion of new and emerging technologies. <br />''<br />''They will prepare structured documents which will eliminate unnecessary delays and disagreements and will facilitate the smooth and safe operation of the Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service. This will enhance the ease of doing business by instilling confidence among all stakeholders attracting more domestic and international businesses to invest and do business in the country.<br />''<br />''Under the ambit of Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has operationalized Ro-Pax Ferry service between Ghogha – Hazira in Gujarat and Mumbai – Mandwa in Maharashtra. These services have transported more than 24 lakh passengers and around five lakh cars and over 36 thousand trucks.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the committee will formulate and streamline the future Roadmap of Ro-Pax Ferry development in the Country. He said, the committee will implement the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of harnessing the waterways and integrating them with the economic development of the country.</span><br />