Lok Sabha Question No. 3435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Capacity Enhancement of Major Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3435

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT OF MAJOR PORTS

3435.  SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) whether the Government has taken steps to improve the resilience and capacity of major ports in accommodating rising trade volumes; (b) if  so, the  details thereof including the specific investments made to enhance port handling capacity; (c) the details of the specific initiatives outlined by the Government in the Maritime Vision 2047 to achieve the goal of becoming one of the top five maritime nations by 2047; (d) whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  promote  sustainable  practices within the maritime sector; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)& (b) Yes, various projects worth around Rs. 41,000 crore have been completed between FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 in Major Ports which has given a strong push to increase the cargo handling capacity of ports through modernization, mechanization, digitalization, dredging for deepening of drafts, development of infrastructure for road and rail connectivity etc.

(c) The  Maritime  AmritKaal  Vision  2047,  a  comprehensive  roadmap  aimed  at transforming  India  into  one  of  the  top  five  maritime  nations  by  the  year  2047, encompasses nearly 300 strategic initiatives across various domains of the maritime sector. The key initiatives include:-

- (i) Port Modernization and Infrastructure Expansion featuring new mega ports, deep-draft ports upgrades and improved connectivity.
- (ii)  Shipbuilding  and  Repair  Enhancement  driven  by  revamped  policy  and creation of new clusters.
- (iii)  Green  Maritime  Initiatives  including  implementation  of  HaritSagar  Green Port  Guidelines,  Green  Hydrogen/Ammonia  Hubs  at  Major  Ports  and launch  of  Green  Tug  Transition  Programme  (GTTP)  and  HaritNauka Guidelines.
- (iv) Cruise  Tourism  Development  marked  by  the  launch  of  Cruise  Bharat Mission and establishment of six new international cruise terminals.
- (v)  Technological  Advancements  and  Digital  Transformation  through  Smart Communication Systems, National Logistics Portal (Marine) 2.0, Maritime Single Window, E-Samudra Project for vessel registration and certification.
- (vi) Skill Development and International Collaboration.

(d) & (e) The Government, through various policy frameworks and initiatives, has taken measures aimed to promote sustainable  practices at  Maritime  Sector  such  as  the 'HaritSagar' Green Port Guidelines 2023, which provide an indicative framework for environmental sustainability in port operations. Efforts have been made to promote the use of renewable energy, electrification of port equipment, deployment of shore-toship power, and gradual induction of green tugs.  Three Major Ports have also taken steps towards developing common infrastructure for development of green hydrogen hub.  Other  interventions  taken  at  Major  Ports  include  dredged  material  re-use, enhancement of green cover, and adoption of energy-efficient devices.

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