The National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP) has been formulated by the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India.  276 projects to be taken up for implementation over the period from the year 2005 to 2012 were indentified under this programme.  These projects are namely construction/upgradation of berths, deepening of channels, rail/road connectivity projects, equipment upgradation/modernization schemes and other related schemes for creation of backup facilities.  Total investment involved under the Programme is Rs.1,00,339 crores at 2004-05 prices.  Out of this, Rs.55,804 crores is for the Port Sector and the balance is for the Shipping and Inland Water Transport Sectors.