NAVIGATING A MARITIME FUTURE

The plethora of initiatives taken in shipping and allied sectors have made India a vital force in the global maritime industry

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PORTS, SHIPPING & WATERWAYS A DEEP DIVE

A key factor that makes Indian ports a vital gateway to the world is their geographical location, connecting Southeast Asia, West Asia and Africa. Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal charts the rapid strides India's ports and allied sectors have made since 2014.

SAGARMALA

In the last eight years, various initiatives under the SagarMala programme have helped in lowering overall operational cost of ports, reducing turnaround time for vessels, increasing efficiency, adding ability to handle larger ships, and developing strategic importance of Indian ports in the South Asian region. This helped the ports transport a record $450 billion worth of goods in 2022-23.

GATI SHAKTI