Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur has directed to expedite the  Seaplane project and Development of Passenger Jetties in West Bengal.  <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In a review meeting to strengthen the development initiatives of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata,  the minister saw the activities for port-related and port-based industries in the hinterland and steps undertaken to streamline it. The minister also directed development of Ro-Ro and Cargo Transportation on the Icchamoti River.</span><br />