547 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - update Sept 2011 writeup, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 66-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, transport research wing, maritime state development council, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, maritime states. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 236 table, 214 factual, 29 list, 26 relationship, 22 summary, 15 definition, 5 comparison. 97 of the 547 pairs (17.7%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 450 are factual or table-based questions. 98.17% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 547 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 66-page publication by shipmin.gov.in, focusing on India's port sector and maritime economy. Questions span various types, including factual, table-based, and explanatory, with answers sourced directly from the document. Topics covered include port policies, cargo traffic, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Each record includes the question, answer, context, and source details for verification.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of the Maritime Agenda 2010-20? | an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20 | improve the efficiency of the delivery system, the Ministry of Shipping has come out with a Maritime Agenda 2010-20 for the next ten years. The Agenda is an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20. | 154 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | The Agenda is an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20. | 23 | page=23,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does the Maharashtra Maritime Board play in the state's maritime activities? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | The capacity of non- major ports in Maharashtra is estimated at 38.25 million tonnes (as on 31.3.2011). Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. MMB has taken many policy initiatives for development of port sector which are given in the Box:3. | 140 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 31 | page=31,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the function of the Maharashtra Maritime Board in the State? | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 2.4.2. The State has a coastline of around 653 km, with 2 major ports viz. Mumbai and Jawahar Lal Nehru and 48 non-major ports. Out of 48 non-major ports only 13 handle cargo. The capacity of non- major ports in Maharashtra is estimated at 38.25 million tonnes (as on 31.3.2011). Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. MMB has taken many policy initiatives for development of port sector which are given in the Box:3. | 280 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | The capacity of non- major ports in Maharashtra is estimated at 38.25 million tonnes (as on 31.3.2011). Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. MMB has taken many policy initiatives for development of port sector which are given in the Box:3. | 31 | page=31,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC)? | to have an integrated approach for the development of both Major and Non-Major Ports | 2.3. With a view to have an integrated approach for the development of both Major and Non-Major Ports, the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) was constituted in May, 1997 under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Minister of Shipping. The Ministers in-charge of Ports in all Maritime States, Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman’s & Nicobar Administration, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep are its members. The deliberations and decisions of the MSDC provide the institutional framework for coordinated development of Major and Non- Major ports. So far, Thirteen meetings of MSDC have been held. | 17 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | With a view to have an integrated approach for the development of both Major and Non-Major Ports, the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) was constituted in May, 1997 under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Minister of Shipping. | 27 | page=27,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the objective of creating ‘Indian Ports Global’? | overseas investments by Indian Ports | • Develop Two New Major Ports one each on east and west coasts. • Full mechanization of cargo handling and movement • Major Ports to have draft of not less than 14 metres and hub ports 17 metres. • Identification and implementation of projects for rail, road and inland waterway connectivity to ports. • Development of two hub ports on each of the West and the East coasts – Mumbai (JNPT), Kochi, Chennai and Visakhapatnam. • Port Policy Measures o Corporatisation of Major Ports o New Land Policy for Major Ports o New Policy on captive berths o Establishing a Port Regulator for all ports for setting, monitoring and regulating service levels and technical & performance standards. o New Policy on dredging o Shifting of transshipment of Indian containers from foreign ports to Indian ports. o Policy on co-operation and competition amongst Indian Ports o Establishing ‘Indian Ports Global’ for overseas investments by Indian Ports. | 897 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | o Policy on co-operation and competition amongst Indian Ports o Establishing ‘Indian Ports Global’ for overseas investments by Indian Ports. | ||||
| What is the role of the Port Regulator established for all ports? | setting, monitoring and regulating service levels and technical & performance standards | • Develop Two New Major Ports one each on east and west coasts. • Full mechanization of cargo handling and movement • Major Ports to have draft of not less than 14 metres and hub ports 17 metres. • Identification and implementation of projects for rail, road and inland waterway connectivity to ports. • Development of two hub ports on each of the West and the East coasts – Mumbai (JNPT), Kochi, Chennai and Visakhapatnam. • Port Policy Measures o Corporatisation of Major Ports o New Land Policy for Major Ports o New Policy on captive berths o Establishing a Port Regulator for all ports for setting, monitoring and regulating service levels and technical & performance standards. o New Policy on dredging o Shifting of transshipment of Indian containers from foreign ports to Indian ports. o Policy on co-operation and competition amongst Indian Ports o Establishing ‘Indian Ports Global’ for overseas investments by Indian Ports. | 595 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | • Port Policy Measures o Corporatisation of Major Ports o New Land Policy for Major Ports o New Policy on captive berths o Establishing a Port Regulator for all ports for setting, monitoring and regulating service levels and technical & performance standards. | ||||
| What was the objective of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Surface Transport in October 1996? | to precisely define the options for the involvement of private sector in the Major Ports | 1.6. In October 1996, the then Ministry of Surface Transport issued guidelines for Private Sector participation in Major Ports. The guidelines were intended to precisely define the options for the involvement of private sector in the Major Ports. 1.6. Government also issued guidelines on joint venture formation in Major Ports which came into effect from 1.9.2000. In order to attract private sector investment, model bid documents were finalised for private sector projects laying down transparent bidding | 157 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | The guidelines were intended to precisely define the options for the involvement of private sector in the Major Ports. | 21 | page=21,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is Paradip port? | the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India which is packed to accommodate increasing traffic | Indian States, mineral rich hinterland which offers long term potential for cargo which need seaport facility in Orissa. Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India which is packed to accommodate increasing traffic. | 137 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India which is packed to accommodate increasing traffic. | 37 | page=37,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is tariff fixation? | carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body | 1.6.11 The preferred route for private sector participation is through open competitive bidding in which the bidder offering the highest percentage of revenue share out of the operation of the facility which is licensed out is selected. The tariff fixation is carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body. At present the tariffs are fixed upfront which act as a ceiling before a project is bidded out on revenue share basis as explained above. | 260 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | The tariff fixation is carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body. | 24 | page=24,block=12 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does DBFOT stand for? | Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer | 37. Construction of a riverine jetty south of 2nd Oil Jetty through DBFOT Basis. Haldia Dock Complex under KoPT 1. MTPA 471 Feasibility Study being undertaken, following which RFQ document would be issued. BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT:Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer Note: Information from Kolkata D.S. Haldia D.C. Paradip and Tuticorin ports have not been received. Latest available information in respect of these ports has been included. Source: Major Ports. | 269 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202011.pdf | BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT:Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer Note: Information from Kolkata D.S. | 55 | page=55,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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