Barge Owners Association Meets Minister Kamat to Seek Permission for Ore Handling

Association urges government to allow 20 million tonnes of ore and mineral handling Members of the All Goa Barge Owners Association met Minister Digambar Kamat to express their grievances regarding the current restrictions on ore transportation. During the meeting, the association appealed to the government to permit handling of up to 20 million tonnes of iron ore and other minerals, stating that such a move is essential to revive and sustain the state’s traditional barge industry.