As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the proposal of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata for renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) was appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB), chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shi
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated three major inland waterways infrastructure projects on Friday in Dibrugarh on National Waterway-2 (River Brahmaputra). He described the projects as a balanced approach of "Vikas and Virasat" under Pr
A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum, an immersive institution dedicated to India's maritime legacy and the contribution of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar. The museum has been conceived as a cultural and educational landmark for souther
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on Friday and sought strong Central support for the development of the Dugarajapatnam shipbuilding ecosystem and key fishing harbour projects in the state, TD
Sharing the update on X, Union Minister Sonowal said the agreements reflect global confidence in India's growth story and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed India Maritime Week 2025 on Wednesday in Mumbai. CM fadnavis stated that a platform is being established that allows us to convey the changes happening in the maritime sector and the benefits derived from them to the country and the w
India's maritime sector is undergoing a transformative shift, positioning the nation as a future global maritime superpower. With ambitious investments, modern infrastructure, and sustainable reforms, the government is harnessing the power of its coasts and waterways to build a stronger and
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday asserted that a BJP government in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) is indispensable to sustain the peace, brotherhood and stability that has taken root in the area in recent years.
The conclave, jointly organised by the DGS and the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI), aligns with the government's larger vision under "Digital India," "Maritime India Vision 2030," and "Amrit Kaal Vision 2047".
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, visited the iconic residence of Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati on Saturday, to honour the legendary music maestro. The visit was marked by an emotional interaction with members of the Hazarika family and a guided