India’s Maritime Development Push gains momentum: 78 out of 124 sanctioned Sagarmala Projects completed
NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday (2 December) informed the Rajya Sabha that 78 projects under the Sagarmala programme have been completed, while over 40 projects are currently under implementation across coastal States and Union Territories.
According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, a total of 124 projects have been sanctioned for funding under the Sagarmala scheme so far.
The ministry stated that the combined cost of these sanctioned projects is Rs 8,670 crore, with the Centre committing Rs 3,238 crore as the Ministry’s share.
Of this, Rs 2,838 crore has already been released to the states and implementing agencies.
According to state-wise data submitted by the ministry, 20 projects have been completed in Maharashtra, which has 33 sanctioned projects costing Rs 2,053 crore, with the Centre so far releasing Rs 774 crore against a share of Rs 835 crore.
In Tamil Nadu, 16 projects have been completed out of 24 sanctioned, with a total project cost of Rs 1,343 crore; the Centre has released Rs 477 crore against its share of Rs 564 crore.
In Gujarat, 5 projects have been completed out of 9 sanctioned, with the state receiving Rs 483 crore from the Centre out of a share of Rs 558 crore.
In Andhra Pradesh, 7 projects have been completed from a sanctioned set of 9 projects costing Rs 1,287 crore, with the Centre releasing Rs 261 crore.
In Goa, 9 projects have been completed out of 11, with a total cost of Rs 757 crore, and Rs 158 crore released.
Karnataka has 4 completed projects out of 8 sanctioned, involving Rs 491 crore in total cost, with Rs 128 crore released.
Kerala has 6 completed projects from 9 sanctioned, with a total cost of Rs 330 crore, and Rs 101 crore released by the Centre.
One project has been completed in Odisha, which has 6 sanctioned projects costing Rs 350 crore, with Rs 111 crore released.
One project has been completed in Puducherry, which has 2 sanctioned projects costing Rs 30 crore, with Rs 30 crore released.
Eight projects have been completed in West Bengal out of 10 sanctioned, with a total cost of Rs 643 crore, and Rs 280 crore released.
In the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, one project has been completed from 3 sanctioned, costing Rs 46 crore, with Rs 35 crore released.
The Sagarmala Programme, launched in March 2015, is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, aimed at revolutionising India’s maritime sector.
With a 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, and a strategic position on key global trade routes, India holds immense potential for port-led economic growth.
Sagarmala aims to streamline logistics, reduce costs, and enhance international trade competitiveness by shifting from traditional, infrastructure-heavy transport to efficient coastal and waterway networks.
The programme focuses on port modernization, industrial growth, job creation, and sustainable coastal development, ensuring minimal infrastructure investment while maximizing economic impact.
The Sagarmala Programme is a key pillar of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (MAKV), driving India’s ambition to become a global leader in maritime affairs.
Building on Maritime India Vision 2030, MAKV sets ambitious targets, including 4 million GRT of shipbuilding capacity and 10 billion metric tons of port handling annually, aiming to position India among the top five shipbuilding nations by 2047.