BHUBANESHWAR : The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the IIT Madras for the preparation of the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP).

This plan would encompass the key strengths and challenges in the maritime development of the Odisha coast and study the maritime ecosystem involving ports, hinterland potential, cargo evacuation, port connectivity, environmental enhancement and development of the coastal communities, officials said.

The MoU was signed between the Directorate of Ports & Inland Water Transport of the Odisha government and the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC), IIT Madras . . .