Lok Sabha Question No. 5533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Development of Green Ports and Maritime Infrastructure
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5533

ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN PORTS AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE.

5533. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the details of initiatives undertaken under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Harit  SagarGreen  Port Guidelines  for  development  of  green  ports  and  sustainable maritime infrastructure inthe country;
- (b) the  number  of  major  and  non-major  ports  that  have  adopted  renewable energy, shore-to-ship power supply, green hydrogen or other clean energy initiatives, State/UT-wise; (c) whether the Government has approved any new port modernisation, coastal shipping orgreen shipping corridor projects during the last two years, if so, the details thereof; and the details of targets set under Maritime India Vision 2030 for reducing carbon
- (d) emissionsand improving energy efficiency in the port sector?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  has  undertaken  several initiatives    such  as  implementation  of  the  Green  Tug  Transition  Programme  (GTTP)  for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable  energy  at  ports,  electrification  of  port  equipment,  vehicles  and  railway  tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under Maritime India Vision 2030 and  the 'Harit Sagar' Green Port Guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also recognized three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal Port Authority  in  Gujarat,  Paradip  Port  Authority  in  Odisha,  and  V.O.  Chidambaranar  Port Authority in Tamil Nadu as Green Hydrogen Hubs.Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Central Government and all major ports have taken initiatives for renewable energy, shore to ship power supply etc. Ports other than Major Ports (OTMP) are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments and their development falls within the State's jurisdiction and responsibility.

- (c) Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization, coastal shipping and green port during last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25.
- (d)              The  details  of  target  set  under  Maritime  Indian  Vision  2030  for  reducing  carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in the port sector is as under:

|   S. No. | Key Performance Indicator                                                                 | Target by 2030   |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
|        1 | % Share of Renewable energy consumption at ports (self-generated + procurement from grid) | >60%             |
|        2 | %Port equipment electrified                                                               | 50%              |
|        3 | %Area under green belt                                                                    | 20%              |
|        4 | %Reduction in CO ₂ emission / ton of cargo                                                | 30%              |
|        5 | %Reduction in fresh-water consumption / ton of cargo                                      | 20%              |

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