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India's ports now turn around ships in less than 1 day: Sarbananda Sonowal
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The summit aligns with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, which seeks to position India among the world's leading maritime powers by strengthening shipbuilding, port infrastructure and financial resilience.
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Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to discuss Scheduled Tribes reservation Bill fo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage.
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Parliament passes Bills of Lading, replaces 169-years-old colonial-era shi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 'Bills of Lading, 2025' bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for Presidential Assent. Tabled by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, in the Upper House on Monday. It marks a watershed moment for India's maritime sector.
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2nd BIMSTEC Conclave discusses logistical links and intra-regional trade,
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Conclave was inaugurated by Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and saw participation of delegations of the BIMSTEC member States, comprising officials, maritime experts, port authorities, private sector leaders, and regional development partners, the MEA note
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches capacity-building initiatives w
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a release from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the minister laid foundation stones for six projects with a total investment of more than Rs 116 crores with an aim to build new capacity for Visakhapatnam port. Key initiatives include the construction of a B-Ramp within
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India highlights maritime safety and gender inclusivity at the 134th Sessi
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London.
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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000 crore investment to develop Northeast waterways:
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region.
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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways:
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector, achieving record growth in cargo handling, capacity, and coastal shipping. Major ports have nearly doubled their capacity, and cruise tourism is rising with ambition. New t
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Exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity with Bay of Ben
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of North-East who are in the trading sector.
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"India to work with ASEAN nations to develop cruise tourism hub of global
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated first-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue on Monday at Chennai.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches key tech initiatives to boost e
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, launched multiple tech initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity in a major maritime digital push here on Thursday. The launch of SAGAR SETU platform as well as MoPSW's MoU with the Centre for Developm
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Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, Indi
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector.
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