DEMOCRACY BUREAUCRACY AND SLOW PROGRESS

The Indian Ports Association (IPA) is more than a mere representative body of the countrys ports. It has a direct impact on government port and maritime policies through representations to the Planning Commission, as well its own consultancy arm to oversee port development projects. Gavin van Marle talks with its managing director, Captain A.N.M. Kishore.

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The Indian Ports Association (IPA) is more than a mere representative body of the countrys ports. It has a direct impact on government port and maritime policies through representations to the Planning Commission, as well its own consultancy arm to oversee port development projects. Gavin van Marle talks with its managing director, Captain A.N.M. Kishore.