4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) Meet decides to boost Port Led Development 

NEW DELHI : The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) Meet was held under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister of MoPSW, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal who was joined by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Shri Nitin Gadkari; the Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog, Suman Bery. The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant as well as ministerial representation from Gujrat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar islands. The meeting witnessed key discussions on the progress and future roadmap of the Sagarmala Programme, aiming to strengthen port-led development and enhance India’s maritime infrastructure.

The flagship programme of MoPSW, driven by the vision of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modiji, is leading unprecedented transformation in India’s maritime sector. This 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting deliberated on future roadmap of key pillars under the program as we took the collective pledge to realise Modi Ji’s vision and build a Viksit Maritime sector for a Viksit Bharat.

A major highlight of the meeting was the launch of the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2), a forward-looking program aimed at accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship in the maritime sector. S2I2 aims at empowering startups working in areas such as green shipping, smart ports, maritime logistics, shipbuilding technology, and sustainable coastal development. The initiative will offer funding, mentorship, and industry partnerships to nurture cutting-edge solutions. Through S2I2, the maritime sector will witness a new wave of RISE — Research, Innovation, Startups, and Entrepreneurship — driving economic growth and unlocking transformative technological advancements. Through initiatives like S2I2 and Sagarmala 2.0, India reaffirms its commitment to maritime excellence and sustainable coastal growth.