Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate significant developments under Project Seabird Phase IIA at Naval Base Karwar in Karnataka.
Infrastructure Enhancements
- Piers and Towers: Two large piers and seven towers comprising 320 homes will be inaugurated.
- Expansion: Previously accommodating only 10 ships, the base will now be capable of housing 32 ships and 23 submarines.
Additional Facilities
- Housing: The project includes a housing facility for 10,000 people.
- Naval Air Station: A Naval Air Station will also be established.
Economic Impact
- Job Creation: The project has generated 7,000 direct jobs and 20,000 indirect opportunities.
- Local Economy: It is expected to house approximately 50,000 residents upon completion, contributing to the local economy.
- Employment Opportunities: Around 8,000 government workers are anticipated to be employed.
Focus on Indigenous Resources
- Indian Materials and Companies: The project prioritizes the use of Indian materials and companies, fostering domestic industries.
Potential Benefits
- Investment Attraction: The development is expected to attract investments to the region.
- Tourism Boost: It may also enhance tourism due to improved infrastructure and facilities.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who will inaugurate the developments under Project Seabird Phase IIA at Naval Base Karwar?
- A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- C) Chief Minister of Karnataka
- D) President of India
- Answer: B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- How many homes will be included in the two piers and seven towers inaugurated?
- A) 120 homes
- B) 220 homes
- C) 320 homes
- D) 420 homes
- Answer: C) 320 homes
- What was the capacity of the Naval Base in terms of ships before the expansion?
- A) 5 ships
- B) 10 ships
- C) 20 ships
- D) 30 ships
- Answer: B) 10 ships
- How many submarines will the expanded base accommodate?
- A) 10 submarines
- B) 15 submarines
- C) 20 submarines
- D) 23 submarines
- Answer: D) 23 submarines
- Approximately how many residents is the completed base expected to house?
- A) 30,000 residents
- B) 40,000 residents
- C) 50,000 residents
- D) 60,000 residents
- Answer: C) 50,000 residents