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On December 9, 2025, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, launched the 'Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025' at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. This initiative aims to foster innovation in India's water sector as part of the broader 'Water Vision @2047' aligned
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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards to 48 artisans and designers for 2023 and 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony recognized the contributions of India's master craftspersons, with 20 women artisans among the awardees. The event was attended by industry leaders
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The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has established a Task Force to advance cruise tourism along the Konkan Coast. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance tourism with the support of Central Financial Assistance under several government schemes. Currently,
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has launched strategic initiatives under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to ensure balanced growth in the maritime sector. The initiatives cover areas such as shipbuilding, inland waterways, cruise tourism, and digital transformation. To support these, a financial framework
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The Hejamadi Kodi Fishing Harbour Project in Udupi district, Karnataka, is progressing towards completion with 87% of the work finished as of now. The project, approved on August 13, 2018, by the Indian government, aims to develop the existing fish landing center with a total budget of ₹138.60 crore.
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The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai, signaling India's growing role in global maritime standards. The event, with participation from over 30 countries, focuses on marine navigation safety and digital innovations. Sonowal launched a Digital
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The Hejamadi Kodi Fishing Harbour Project in Udupi district, Karnataka, is progressing towards completion with 87% of the work finished as of now. The project, approved on August 13, 2018, by the Indian government, aims to develop the existing fish landing center with a total budget of ₹138.60 crore.
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The Jal Marg Vikas Project has successfully developed three multimodal terminals and one inter-modal terminal along the National Waterway-1 on the River Ganga to boost cargo handling and movement. The terminals at Haldia and Kalughat have been handed over for operations under public-private partnership models, with stipulated royalty and revenue
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The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai, signaling India's growing role in global maritime standards. The event, with participation from over 30 countries, focuses on marine navigation safety and digital innovations. Sonowal launched a Digital
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India has introduced the "One Nation One Port Process" (ONOP) framework to standardize port processes across the country, including in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to integrate various port-related departments like Customs, Immigration, and Port Health on a single platform,
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In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways detailed India’s proactive approach towards enhancing international collaborations in maritime sectors. India is actively engaging with global partners like Norway, Singapore, Denmark, and Russia to promote port modernisation, shipping infrastructure, and green shipping
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The global organic market has risen significantly from 112 billion USD in 2019 to 147.49 billion USD in 2023. India, accounting for 1.4% of the global market, has strengthened its exports of organic products with revised policies and new trade partnerships, particularly through the revised National Programme for