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Govt aiming to make India a global maritime leader: Sonowal
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that the government is aiming to make India a global maritime leader as the ocean connects us not just to trade, but to opportunity, growth, and national progress.
Centre aims to expand port capacity to nearly 10,000 MTPA by 2047
New Delhi, April 4: The government on Friday said it aims to expand port capacity from about 2,600 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to nearly 10,000 MTPA by 2047, positioning the nation as a leading maritime power.
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.
Sagarmala has expanded India's port capacity by 528 million tons a year: Minister
New Delhi, April 1: As many as 272 projects, worth around Rs. 1.41 lakh crores, have been completed under the Centre’s flagship Sagarmala programme out of which 103 completed projects under the "modernisation pillar" have resulted in expanding the country’s port capacity by more than 528 million tonnes per annum, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
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.
Crucial in strengthening India's foundation in maritime commerce: Sarbananda Sonowal on replacing old British-era Act
New Delhi, March 28: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, while presenting the 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024' by replacing the colonial-era 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925' in the Lok Sabha, on Friday, asserted that the passage of new Bill will boost India's legal foundation for maritime commerce.
Lok Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, seeks to replace century-old legislation
New Delhi, March 28: The Lok Sabha has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, which aims to modernise regulations governing the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities of carriers involved in the transportation of goods by sea.
Centre to introduce Indian Ports Bill, 2025 in Parliament today
New Delhi, March 28: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to introduce 'The Indian Ports Bill, 2025' in the Lok Sabha on Friday, according to the list of the business.
India, Singapore sign LOI on green shipping, digital corridor collaboration
New Delhi, March 25: Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), attended today's signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent (LOI) between India and Singapore on maritime digitalisation (Digital Corridor Collaboration) and decarbonization (Green Shipping).
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal joins Global Maritime Leaders at the Singapore Maritime Week
New Delhi, March 24: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal joined Global Maritime Leaders at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) to discuss, deliberate and devise strategies based on the shared vision for a secure, sustainable and prosperous maritime future.
In Singapore, Sonowal spotlights India's decisive maritime initiatives
Singapore, March 24: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday spotlighted India's decisive maritime initiatives that are injecting fresh momentum into global shipping while addressing the high-level dialogue on 'Navigating Global Maritime Trends in 2025 and Beyond' at the Singapore Maritime Week.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 3-day visit to Singapore as India seeks to boost maritime cooperation
New Delhi, March 22: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is embarking on a three-day official visit from 24-26 March to Singapore to take part in the Singapore Maritime Week invited by the Government of Singapore.
Sarbananda Sonowal to visit Singapore to boost maritime cooperation
New Delhi, March 22: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is embarking on a three-day official visit to Singapore to take part in the 'Singapore Maritime Week', it was announced on Saturday.
'Sagarmala 2.0' to catalyse investments worth Rs 12 lakh crore: Minister
New Delhi, March 20: The Centre is currently executing 839 projects worth Rs 5.79 lakh crore under the 'Sagarmala' programme, with 272 projects already completed at an investment of Rs 1.41 lakh crore.
Sagarmala has been game-changer in unlocking potential of India's maritime sector: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, March 19: The fourth National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting on Wednesday decided to boost port-led development and enhance the country's maritime infrastructure.
Govt plans Sagarmala 2.0 with new funding to bridge infrastructure gaps: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, March 19: The 4th National Sagarmala Apex (NSAC) meeting decided to boost port-led development and enhance the maritime infrastructure of the country. The meet reviewed the implementation status of key projects under the "Sagarmala", the flagship programme of the Ministry of Port Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW).
Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flags off L&T-made electrolysers for Kandla port
New Delhi, March 18: In a step towards energy transition and achieving the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday virtually flagged off the Electrolysers manufactured by L&T under "Make-in-India" for a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant being set up at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla.
Centre allocated Rs 3,490 crore for fishing harbours to promote exports
New Delhi, March 18: The Centre has allocated Rs 3,490 crore as financial assistance to the states, Union Territories, and implementing agencies for the construction of fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and modernisation and maintenance dredging of existing fishing harbours to promote seafood exports which have doubled to Rs. 60,523.89 crore in the last 10 years, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Inland Waterways Authority of India and Delhi govt ink pact to boost cruise tourism on Yamuna River
New Delhi, March 11: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for National Waterways, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple Delhi government agencies, including the Irrigation and Flood Control department, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), on Tuesday.
Lok Sabha passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2024
New Delhi, March 10: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 to bring various provisions in line with modern legislations in order to facilitate simplification and ease of understanding while retaining substantive aspects of the existing law.
In J-K, Rs 100 crore to be spent to boost inland connectivity over rivers Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi
Srinagar, March 9: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will invest Rs 100 crore in three national waterways in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to boost inland water transport and connectivity in the Union territory, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement.
Shipping ministry sets goal to complete 150 projects by September 2025
New Delhi, March 9: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the ongoing projects of his ministry -- worth Rs 2 trillion -- and drew up a goal of completing at least 150 projects by September 2025.
India to be among top 5 shipbuilding countries by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, March 8: India is poised to be among the top 5 ship-building countries in the world by 2047, with additional shipbuilding capacity of 4 million gross registered tonnage (GRT), Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday.
Inland Waterways Authority of India signs MoU with J-K to boost river cruise tourism
New Delhi, March 6: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), to boost river cruise tourism on three National Waterways in J-K, the ministry said in a release on Thursday.
IWAI inks pact to launch river cruise services in J&K to boost tourism
Srinagar, March 6: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Jammu and Kashmir, to boost river cruise tourism on three National Waterways in J&K with an investment of Rs 100 crore.
Mother's lap is world's best institution of learning: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Dibrugarh, March 3: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised the critical role of women in nation-building, stating that "a mother's lap is the world's best institution of learning," while addressing the Central Foundation Day of the All Assam Sonowal Kachari Women's Association (AASKWA) in Dibrugarh on Sunday.
National Waterways regulations to open new frontiers for private players: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 28: The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, are designed to attract private sector investment in setting up terminals, streamline processes and promote efficient use of India's vast waterways network, the government said on Friday.
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils 'One Nation-One Port' to enhance efficiency with Ease of Doing Business
New Delhi, February 27: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday launched a series of major initiatives by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) aimed at modernising India's maritime infrastructure, strengthening its global trade presence, and promoting sustainability.
Over 100 countries to participate in India Maritime Week slated for October-end: Sonowal
Mumbai, Feb 27: Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Thursday that the India Maritime Week, a bi-annual global maritime gathering which will be one of the largest in the world, will be held here from October 27-31 to celebrate the country's 'Maritime Virasat' and 'Maritime Vikas',
Sonowal launches One Nation-One Port Process to boost India's maritime sector
Mumbai, Feb 27: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday launched a series of major initiatives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways including the One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP), Sagar Ankalan and the Bharat Global Ports Consortium aimed at modernising India’s maritime infrastructure, strengthening its global trade presence, and promote sustainability.
Way he supported speedy growth of Assam is exemplary: Union Minister Sonowal praises PM Modi
Guwahati, February 27: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his exemplary support in driving Assam's rapid growth.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to chair post-budget Industry meet on Feb 27
New Delhi, February 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal will chair a high-level industry consultation in Mumbai on Thursday. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss key maritime sector announcements from Union Budget 2025 and their impact on India's maritime growth, said an official statement from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
'Advantage Assam': Union Minister announces Rs 4,800 crore investment in inland waterways
Guwahati, Feb 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crores to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit here on Wednesday, officials said.
Sarbananda Sonowal announces Rs 1,500 cr allocation for 'Harit Nauka' Scheme
Guwahati, February 26: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced an allocation of Rs 1,500 crore for a planned transition into Green Vessels by 2030 under the 'Harit Nauka' scheme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways press release.Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0, a two-day investment summit organised by the Assam government in Guwahati, the Union Minister announced the investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of Assam.
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs 4,800 cr plan to transform Assam's Inland Waterways at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
Youth are the driving force of our nation: Union Cabinet Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati, February 23: Union Cabinet Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal emphasised the role of youth in nation-building during his address at the Think India North-East Summit 2025, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Sunday.
Union Minister inaugurates IWT terminal at Jogidhopa for trade between India, B'desh & Bhutan
Kolkata, Feb 18: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal at Jogidhopa in Assam on Tuesday and also flagged off a vessel with two barges with 110 tons of cargo for Bangladesh.
Mahakumbh Mela sets pace for development of religious tourism in Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Lakhimpur, February 16: The sacred grounds of Bordeurigaon Kundimama (Deosal) in Narayanpur of Assam's Lakhimpur district, resonated with devotion and spirituality as the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal graced the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Bordeurigaon "Kundiku" (Deosal) House and participated in the 400-year Jubilee celebration.
Tripura to be linked through waterway with Kolkata via B'desh: Sarbananda Sonowal
Agartala, Feb 12: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that northeastern state of Tripura would be connected with Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Paradeep via Bay of Bengal once inland waterways connectivity with Bangladesh commences.