MoPSW identifies 81 PPP projects

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has identified 81 public-private partnership (PPP) projects with an expected value of Rs 423 billion for developing berths, terminals, oil jetties, etc. at major ports till financial year 2025. The authority to set up new ports and the administrative control of major ports lies with the central government. However, esta­b­lishment and administrative control of non-major ports is within the pur­vi­ew of the respective state governments. As per the provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, the boards of the respective major ports are autho­ris­ed to make rules or regulations to develop and provide infrastructure facilities.