Ports & Shipping
Sagarmala programme
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Making Headway: Progress report of the Sagarmala programme
The central government released the National Perspective Plan (NPP) in April 2016 detailing the contours of its flagship programme Sagarmala, which is intended to promote port-led development in the country. This is the first time […]
Special Section
Facilitating a Shift: Steps to promote the use of coastal shipping
India is witnessing a definite, albeit slow, shift towards the use of coastal transportation as a result of the increased attention that this mode has received in the past few years. At present, cargo moved […]
Ports & Shipping
Set for a Sea Change: Sagarmala likely to be a game changer, but implementation will be the key
The maritime sector is an important contributor to the country’s growth, accounting for about 95 per cent of the export-import (exim) trade by volume and 70 per cent by value. The past few years have […]
Ports & Shipping
Progress Across the Board: Recent developments in the port sector
In the past year, the government has unveiled several initiatives aimed at developing the Indian maritime sector and sustaining its growth. To fast-track investment in the sector, a host of business-friendly policies have been introduced. […]
Ports & Shipping
Interview with Anil Diggikar: “The past year has been excellent for JNPT in terms of performance and efficiency”
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is the country’s biggest container handling port. It accounts for a 41 per cent share in total port traffic handled in the state. The past year has been an […]
Ports & Shipping
Realising its Potential: Steps to promote the use of coastal shipping
India is witnessing a definite, albeit slow, shift towards the use of coastal transportationas a result of the increased attention that this mode has received in the past two-three years. Ports have set up dedicated […]