Lok Sabha Question No. 818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Status of the Sagarmala Project
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.818

ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## STATUS OF THE SAGARMALA PROJECT

818. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)  the  status  of  the  Sagarmala  project  in  promoting  port-led  development  and improving coastal infrastructure; (b)  the  details  of  major  port  modernization  projects  completed  under the Sagarmala initiativein the country; (c) the specific steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to improve safety measures and environmental standards at operational ports; (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  future  plans  to  enhance  India's  maritime infrastructure and promote economic growth through port development; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b) The Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  to  promote  port-led  development  in  the  country through harnessing India's 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and strategic location on key international maritime trade routes. As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around 5.5 lakh crore have been identified for implementation. These projects are implemented by Central Ministries,  IWAI,  Indian Railways,  NHAI, State  Government and Major Ports etc. The projects under Sagarmala Programme are categorized into five pillars - port modernization, port connectivity, port-led industrialization, coastal community development and coastal shipping & inland water transport.

The  detailed  progress  under  five  pillars  of  Sagarmala  including  Port  Modernisation pillar are provided in Annexure-I .

(c) Major  Ports  are  under  the  administrative  control  of  the  Ministry  of  Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Major Ports in the country are being provided with security by the Central Industrial Security Force. Container Terminals at Major Ports have been equipped with drive through x-ray container scanner and mobile scanner for scanning containerised  cargoes.   The  Ports  other  than  Major  Ports  (Non-  Major  Ports)  in  the country are managed by State Government / State Maritime Boards. Ministry of Home Affairs have circulated the security guidelines at all Ports other than Major Ports (NonMajor Ports) on 11.03.2016 for compliance.

The  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  has  launched  'HaritSagar' Green  Port  Guidelines  to  reduce  carbon  intensity  and  to  develop  an  environmentfriendly ecosystem  at all Major Ports. Under  these guidelines, various green interventions  such  as  shore-to-shippower  supply,  electrification  of  Port  equipment, usage  of  alternate  fuels  such  as  green  Hydrogen/Green  Ammonia/Methanol  in  port crafts, creation of infrastructure at selected Ports for storage, bunkering, and refuelling of  Green hydrogen/Green Ammonia, increase share of Renewable Energy etc. have been provided.

(d)& (e) Ministry has formulated a comprehensive roadmap- Maritime AmritKaal Vision 2047 which encapsulates various initiatives across strategic themes aimed at driving  growth.  This  includes  establishing  a  safe,  sustainable,  and  green  maritime sector  by  developing  next  generation  ports,  shipbuilding,  ship  repair  &  recycling facilities, maritime education, research and training facilities.

Summary of projects under Sagarmala Programme

|       |                               | Completed   | Completed                           | Under Implementation   | Under Implementation           | Under Development   | Under Development           |                |
|-------|-------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------|----------------|
| S. No | Pillars                       | No          | Cost of Projects Completed (Rs Cr.) | No                     | Under Implement ation (Rs Cr.) | No                  | Under Develop ment (Rs Cr.) | Total (Rs Cr.) |
| 1     | Coastal Community Development | 21          | 1,559                               | 32                     | 6,166                          | 28                  | 3,847                       | 11,573         |
| 2     | Coastal Shipping and IWT      | 43          | 2,956                               | 63                     | 4,665                          | 125                 | 6,980                       | 14,601         |
| 3     | Port Connectivity             | 91          | 57,997                              | 57                     | 68,010                         | 131                 | 80,366                      | 206,373        |
| 4     | Port led Industrialization    | 9           | 45,865                              | 3                      | 9,247                          | 2                   | 625                         | 55,737         |
| 5     | Port Modernization            | 98          | 32,066                              | 62                     | 76,561                         | 74                  | 182,652                     | 291,279        |

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Annexure-I