The Major Port Authorities Bill 2020, was passed in Parliament on February 10, 2020. The bill will now go to the President of India for assent. With a view to promoting the expansion of port infrastructure and facilitating trade and commerce, the Major Port Authorities Bill 2020, aims at decentralising decision-making and infusing professionalism in the governance of major ports. It imparts faster and transparent decision-making, benefitting stakeholders and improving project execution capability.