Coastal Shipping Bill
Parliament Passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 to Enhance India's Coastal Economy
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 has been passed by the Rajya Sabha, aiming to boost India's coastal cargo capacity to 230 million metric tonnes by 2030. The bill modernizes the legal framework for coastal shipping, introduces a simplified licensing system, and establishes a National Coastal and Inland Shipping