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The Sagarmala project, a major initiative by the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has significantly enhanced India's maritime trade through strategic investments. By focusing on five key sectors—port modernization, port connectivity, port-led industrialization, coastal community development, and coastal shipping & inland water transport—the project
Maritime Trade
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reported a steady increase in cargo handled by Indian ports over the last five years, with a total of 1,594.33 million tonnes in 2024-25. The government is implementing the Maritime India Vision 2030 to enhance the shipbuilding industry and reduce reliance
Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has signed a MoU with C-DAC to establish a Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the Indian maritime sector. The government has launched the SAGAR SETU platform to enhance operational efficiency and ease of doing business in ports,