Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal delivered an address at the Chintan Baithak of the Ministry in New Delhi on August 6.
The Union Minister called on officials to lead with purpose, innovation and reform-driven thinking to drive India’s maritime transformation and repurpose the Maritime Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat by 2047.
“This Baithak reminds us that reform begins not with a directive, but with dialogue,” Sonowal said, urging all departments to align their work with the spirit of national ambition.
Over the past decade, the Ministry has led significant developments across India’s maritime sector. Under the Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects have been identified to reduce logistics costs and unlock port-led growth.
The implementation of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 has provided ports with greater financial and operational autonomy, enhancing global competitiveness.