Govt taken several legislative reforms to make India a Top Maritime Nation
NEW DELHI : The government’s strategic initiatives seek to position the nation as a leading maritime power by expanding port capacity from about 2,600 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to nearly 10,000 MTPA by
MoPSW informs on PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
NEW DELHI : There are a total of 101 projects of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. All of these are only infrastructure projects related to
Growth disparity between Major and Minor Ports
NEW DELHI : Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ports other than Major Ports (Non-Major/Minor) are under the jurisdiction of respective State Government. 12
Lok Sabha passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
NEW DELHI : 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
Vizhinjam Port handles over one lakh containers in single month
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vizhinjam International Seaport has set a new record by handling over one lakh containers in a single month. The achievement comes just four months after the port started commercial operations in December
Govt initiates master plan to develop Mega Ports
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal informed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that, Six port clusters out of which four port clusters, namely, Cochin
MoPSW highlights Infrastructure Development in Shipbuilding Clusters in India
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha informed that, the various steps taken to upgrade and modernise the shipbuilding sectors
Infrastructure and logistical capabilities of Waterways : Sonowal
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha informed that to promote National Waterways (NWs) for the efficient and cost-effective transportation