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Will continue to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity.
Lok Sabha passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
New Delhi, April 3: The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade as the maritime sector aims to provide a economical, reliable and sustainable mode of transportation as it decongest road and rail network.
Centre to move Coastal Shipping Bill, Shashi Tharoor to present 6th report of Standing Committee on External Affairs
New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bill aims to promote coasting trade and encourage domestic participation.
Sonowal lauds Lok Sabha passing 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill', says legislation will enhance ease of doing business
New Delhi, March 29: Lok Sabha on Friday passed 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024' which aims to modernise, update legal framework as well as enhance Ease of Doing Business (EODB) in India's maritime sector.