Q. In which state / union territory, Karaikal Port is located?
Answer:
Puducherry
Notes: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has set up a committee after receiving the proposals from the government of
Puducherry and Sri Lanka to start the passenger shipping between
Karaikal Port (Puducherry) and Kankesanthurai Port (Sri Lanka).
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Sri Lanka in 2011 and under the provisions of this amendment, the Puducherry govt. and the govt. of Sri Lanka has sent proposals to the Union government of India.
The proposals to start the ferry service for passenger shipping between these two ports has been sent by King lear limited.