The Union Environment Ministry has reportedly approved the development of Puducherry Port for Rs 444 mn. The ministry has granted Terms of Reference to carry out capital dredging and construction of a physical barrier between drainage channel and navigation channel as part of Phase-1 works. Contact: Thiru M Rajendiran, Executive Engineer, Puducherry Port Trust. Address: No 1, Panni Thittu Road, Moopanar Thottam, Puducherry-607 402. Tel: 413-233 8092. E-mail: port.pon@nic.in Website: www.port.puducherry.gov.in