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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met with West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to advance a ₹19,209 crore investment agenda aimed at transforming the state into a significant maritime hub. This grand plan, part of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, focuses on infrastructure development including ports, waterways,
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal leads a high-level review meeting to accelerate maritime reforms aligned with PM Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, focusing on governance improvements, grievance redressal, and digital integration. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has circulated a draft National Water Metro Policy 2026 for inter-ministerial discussions. It outlines plans for Water Metro services across 18 cities, aiming for sustainable urban water transport systems. Guwahati is earmarked for Phase I alongside other major cities. By leveraging existing waterways
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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, setting July 2026 as the target for completing its first phase. The minister emphasized the significance of the NMHC in showcasing India's maritime heritage and announced
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a strategic plan to build 62 vessels by FY 2026–27 with a ₹51,383 crore investment, as part of India's bid to achieve self-reliance in shipping and boost its maritime capacity. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the significance of the maritime sector at a MoU exchange event between the University of Delhi and the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity. This collaboration aims to boost education, research, and skill development in India's maritime industry to support national growth and
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The Indian government plans to operationalize several National Waterways within the next five years, focusing on rivers such as the Jhelum, Chenab, and Krishna. The full list is outlined in an annexure provided by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, to the Rajya Sabha. Source: Original
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has given the nod to a ₹472 crore Road Over Bridge project at Tuna-Tekra, aimed at enhancing port connectivity and logistics efficiency. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects exceeding ₹1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin, focusing on infrastructure expansion, green energy, and digital technology. Highlights include the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum and India's first Digital Twin deployment at the port. Source: Original Link
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Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presided over a ceremony at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, marking operation of infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,500 crore aimed at enhancing port-led development, particularly emphasizing green initiatives. A Maritime Heritage Museum was also inaugurated to enrich cultural and educational landscapes. Source: Original Link
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The Eastern Waterfront of Mumbai is set for a massive ₹22,672-crore transformation led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The redevelopment will focus on turning Mumbai into a significant global maritime, logistics, and tourism hub by 2047. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal outlined
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Paradip Port Authority achieved a significant milestone in January 2026 by handling 14.44 million metric tonnes of cargo, surpassing its previous record from January 2024. This accomplishment highlights the port's operational growth, efficiency, and the dedicated efforts of its workforce and leadership under the guidance of Union