Sagarmala Projects worth Rs 350 crore sanctioned for Odisha; 52 more worth Rs 56,000 crore in pipeline

New Delhi / Bhubaneswar, Jul 21 (UNI) The Centre has sanctioned six projects worth Rs 350 crore under the Sagarmala Scheme for Odisha, while 52 other projects with a proposed investment of Rs 56,000 crore have been identified under the Sagarmala programme to strengthen the state's port-led infrastructure and maritime economy, union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Rajya Sabha today. Responding to a question by BJD MP Dr Sasmit Patra, Sonowal said the 52 projects, though not funded under the Sagarmala Scheme, are being implemented by agencies including the Paradip Port Authority, the Odisha government's…