Seaports and Inland waterways

National Waterways 1 & 2 Projects 60-70% Complete, Sonowal Shares Progress

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National Waterways

There have been rapid and significant strides toward Indian National Waterways (NW) development major projects in the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly and Brahmaputra River systems. Notable about these projects is that they provide a potential improvement on the country’s inland water transport system as well as enhancing trade connectivity. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal provided an update with regard …

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Govt Unveils Rs 100 Crore Scheme for Growth of Inland Water Transport

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Inland water

The Indian ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways has also established a ₹100 crore scheme for the development of inland waterways transport. The same is being done in an effort to increase the usage of India’s rivers, canals, and backwaters to carry cargo by the government, in the hope that logistics could become much more effective and eco-friendly. The share …

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India Looks to Top South Korean Shipyards to Propel Shipbuilding Ambitions

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Shipbuilding

The South Korean shipbuilding industry, with the top companies of the world under its umbrella, plays a pivotal role in the Indian plan to further enhance the country’s shipbuilding industry. By 2030, India wants to get into the list of the top 10 countries engaged in shipbuilding and ultimately in the top 5 list by 2047, with which the country …

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Vizhinjam International Port Commences Commercial Operations: A New Era for Kerala’s Trade

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Vizhinjam International Port

The Vizhinjam International Port has officially come into operation since commercial operations were initiated after a five-month long trial phase of the port and paved the way for significant steps to be taken forward in the state of Kerala with regard to enhancement of international trade. This marks one of the milestone constructions, as all procedures connected with the agreement …

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India’s New Strategy for Port Security: BCAS-Inspired Framework

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The Indian government has launched a major initiative to enhance port security across the country, tackling growing concerns about contraband, security breaches, and a uniform response to incidents. The move follows a recent discussion led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which stressed the need for better security at ports. Recently, an institutional response much bigger has been initiated. That is …

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