Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal who chaired the meeting on the 'Coastal Shipping Policy' on Friday in New Delhi said that the ministry has identified a total potential of 1300 MTPA cargo movement by coastal shipping by 2047.
"Modi Ji has visited the Northeast at least 64 times; this proves his dedication for the welfare of the northeast... What Congress could not do in 60 years, PM Modi has done in just 9 years," Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday.
BJP central observers Sarbananda Sonowal and Arjun Munda arrived in Raipur from New Delhi amid suspense over the party's Chief Minister candidate in Chhattisgarh.
This further consolidates India's effort to enhance its representation at the apex of maritime organisations in the world as per the Maritime India Vision (MIV 2030) to enhance and explore possibilities in maritime trade.
The EAM emphasised that beyond politics and linguistic nuances, 'Bharat' holds economic significance, encapsulated in the concept of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.' This, he noted, reflects resilience, self-sufficiency, and the expression of talent.
Expressing glee over the assembly poll results of the three states, including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won a landslide victory, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday that the people of the country have faith in Prime Mi
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Sonowal said, "Under the dynamic leadership of PM Modi, this Sankalp Yatra is an earnest attempt to make the people of our country realise the various welfare schemes aimed at enriching the quality of lives and at the same time enabling social apparat
"For development, people will definitely support the BJP. There would be a majority not just in Rajasthan but also in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh," Sonowal said.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, wrapped up his two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by visiting the proposed site of Atlanta Bay Major Harbour near Diglipur on Friday.
Sonowal reviewed the project's progress with senior officials and engaged with local residents and stakeholders to discuss the implementation methodology and timelines.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday between the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and e-commerce company Amazon to promote cargo movement and transportation of customer shipments and products via inland waterways using river Ganga through National Waterway 1.