Rs 8 trillion projects under Sagaramala in motion but funding remains challenge: ICRAAs per the Ministry of Shipping out of the 700 projects identified for execution, about 500 different projects valued at about Rs 8,000 bil...
12 Apr, 2018, 06.28 PM IST
Shipping ministry and IIT Madras jointly set up centre for faster development of technology and patentsThe centre, supported by the ministry’s flagship Sagarmala Project, will be located at the satellite campus of IIT Madras at Thaiyur, near ...
27 Feb, 2018, 01.31 PM IST
Maharashtra approves 50 per cent cost sharing for Sagarmala projectThe Cabinet decided to send proposals to the Centre for 23 works by the Maharashtra Maritime Board, worth Rs 383.37 crore, under the Sagarm...
19 Sep, 2017, 10.42 PM IST
Sagarmala project to boost GDP by 2 per cent: Ocean GroupThe Sagarmala project, a progamme aimed at economic development of the country through port-led activities, will boost the GDP by 2%, the c...
19 Jul, 2017, 08.17 PM IST
Sagarmala is a very ambitious project of the Indian Government: Rajive Kumar, Shipping SecretaryWe have almost 7500 km of coastline, about 14500 km of navigable waterways and we are situated at a place where most of the maritime routes...
23 Mar, 2017, 03.35 PM IST
Sagarmala to save up to Rs 40000 crore per year in logistics by 2025An emphasis on coastal shipping to complement road and rail transport can lead to overall logistic cost savings.
24 Oct, 2016, 08.56 PM IST
Sagarmala project to be completed in 5 yearsGadkari said the flagship Sagarmala project to harness India's 7,500-km coastline will promote port-led development in the country.
15 Apr, 2016, 04.03 AM IST
Government eyes Rs 25,000 crore annual savings through coastal shippingLogistic costs account for a large part of the country's non-services GDP compared to benchmarks of 8-10 per cent for developed nations.
06 Mar, 2016, 01.24 PM IST
Government roping in multilateral agencies for Rs 3.5 lakh crore Sagarmala projectSagarmala Development Company is also seeking the support of Asian Development Bank and other multilateral agencies for program loans.
12 Feb, 2016, 10.58 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 3,000 crore scheme for fisheries sectorThe central scheme will benefit the entire fisheries sector covering about 14.50 million fishers. It will be implemented in all the states.
22 Dec, 2015, 10.56 PM IST
Government to fast-track green clearances for Sagarmala projectThe government is embarking on the Sagarmala project aiming to trigger industrial development along the coastline and develop smart cities ...
06 Oct, 2015, 06.01 AM IST
Government plans transshipment port under Sagarmala projectThe plans were discussed at a high-level meeting to review Sagarmala initiatives, chaired by Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Ministe...
02 Jul, 2015, 09.45 PM IST
Narendra Modi to create special post in shipping ministry for Sagarmala projectNarendra Modi government is creating a new post in the shipping ministry to take charge of its ambitious Sagarmala project.
24 Apr, 2015, 01.04 PM IST
Cabinet gives 'in principle' nod to concept of Sagarmala projectFunds requirement for starting the implementation of projects in initial phase of Sagarmala Project is projected at Rs 692 crore for 2015-1...
27 Mar, 2015, 04.59 AM IST
Sagarmala to have 12 smart cities, coastal eco zones: Nitin GadkariAt least 12 smart cities and several coastal economic zones will come up under the ambitious Sagarmala project, lifting GDP growth by 2 per...
26 Mar, 2015, 04.14 PM IST
Sagarmala project: Government to develop 10 coastal economic zonesThe shipping ministry on Wednesday said 17,300 km of inland waterways will involve an investment of at least Rs 1 lakh crore in the next 5-...
27 Nov, 2014, 12.19 PM IST
PMO asks Shipping Ministry to fast-track Sagarmala projectThe Prime Minister's Office has asked the Shipping Ministry to expedite work on Sagarmala project, aimed at port-led development.
24 Aug, 2014, 12.55 PM IST