MoPSW issues draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020, for public consultation

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has issued the draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020, for public consultation. The bill will repeal and replace the Indian Ports Act, 1908. It seeks to enable the structured growth and sustainable development of ports to attract investments in the sector for the optimum utilisation of the Indian coastline.