4. Despite one of the longest coastlines in the world, India’s port facilities and shipping industry are beset by numerous problems. Explain. Discuss some of the corrective measures taken by the government to overcome these problems.

Approach:

The question is mainly focused on the problems of port infrastructure in India. So the answer should delve into the importance of the port infrastructure in current globalised world. The answer should focus on reasons for sub-optimal/inefficient port infrastructure. The second part asks the recent measures taken by the government to improve the port infrastructure.