Parliamentary panel says India needs increased draft depth at all ports to handle large vesselsWhile pointing out that there is significant potential to develop port infrastructure in India and become competitive with other leading ma...
27 Mar, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
Govt says 70 projects worth Rs 2,856 cr sanctioned under Sagarmala ProgrammeIn a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said various initiatives and projects ...
24 Mar, 2023, 09.52 PM IST
Centre sanctions eight floating jetty projects in Karnataka, Tamil NaduWith these four additional projects in Karnataka, there is a total of 11 floating jetty projects in the state. Additionally, the ministry h...
09 Mar, 2023, 02.29 PM IST
No port, vessel related charges on coastal shipping for 6 months: Govt"In order to provide some quick respite to this sector from the impact of global increase in price of fuel, MoPSW has directed all major po...
24 Jul, 2022, 07.18 PM IST
Sagarmala programme enhanced to Rs 6.5 lakh croreAddressing journalists after the event, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The new Sagarmala programme will also enhance the empha...
06 May, 2022, 04.31 PM IST
Over 800 projects worth Rs 5.48 lakh cr identified for implementation under Sagarmala programme: Shipping MinisterSagarmala programme includes projects from various categories, such as modernisation of existing ports and terminals, new ports, terminals,...
25 Mar, 2022, 04.43 PM IST
- Projects worth Rs 2.3K cr for assistance under coastal scheme
The Coastal Berth Scheme aims to provide financial support to ports or state governments for creation of infrastructure for movement of car...
03 Nov, 2017, 08.11 PM IST
Ports can act as catalyst for India to grow at 10 per cent: Amitabh KantCiting examples, he said success stories emerged from China, Korea, Japan and Singapore where the ports have led the country's growth strat...
09 Jun, 2017, 09.02 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation of Rs 1,117 crore projects at Jawaharlal Nehru Port TrustJNPT chairman Anil Diggikarsaid that the Port Trust is focused on creating world-class infrastructure to enable hassle-free trade and contr...
30 May, 2017, 05.43 PM IST
Coming Up: Port projects worth rs 12 lakh croreSagarmala Development Company set up to identify projects, give equity support to SPVs.
27 Dec, 2016, 02.00 AM IST
Government to execute Rs 5 lakh crore Sagarmala projects by May 2019Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow lay the foundation stone of the ambitious Chardham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojna at Parade Ground in ...
26 Dec, 2016, 03.40 PM IST
States to deliberate on ways to improve logistics infraThe Narendra Modi-led NDA government has been emphasising on enhancing logistics operations in the country and has pushed to port-led devel...
06 Nov, 2016, 01.44 PM IST
173 shipping projects set for revamp: Nitin GadkariGadkari said that his ministry has set up a special purpose vehicle to take up maritime projects overseas and has also signed a coastal shi...
02 Sep, 2016, 06.47 AM IST
Government lines up Rs 324 crore to set up food parks in Andhra Pradesh, MaharashtraThe projects are strategically situated in CEZs (Coastal Economic Zone) with proximity to ports and will give boost to the EXIM trade for f...
04 Aug, 2016, 10.00 PM IST
Cabinet okays Benami Bill amendments for immunity under Income Disclosure SchemeThe amendment removes conflict between provisions of the IDS that provided immunity from Benami Act condition to transfer of property to ac...
21 Jul, 2016, 02.11 AM IST
Nod to Sagarmala Development Company with Rs 1,000 crore authorised share capitalSDC will be incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with an initial Authorized Share Capital of Rs 1,000 crore and a Subscribed Share C...
20 Jul, 2016, 11.04 PM IST
PM Modi pitches for Rs 1 lakh crore investment for port developmentInaugurating the first Maritime India Summit (MIS) here, Modi said it is the "right time" to come and better through the "sea route".
14 Apr, 2016, 01.19 PM IST