The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has unveiled ambitious plans under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (MAKV 2047), continuing the progress from the Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030). The initiatives aim to transform India’s maritime landscape, ensuring sustainability, growth, and technological advancement.
Key Highlights of MAKV 2047:
- Port Modernization and Connectivity
- Establishment of mega ports at Vadhavan and Galathea Bay to accommodate larger vessels.
- Development of deep-draft ports at Kandla, Tuticorin, and Paradip, alongside enhanced transshipment hubs.
- Operationalizing six new National Waterways to boost multimodal logistics.
- Shipbuilding and Repair
- Introduction of a revamped policy fostering 4 Shipbuilding and Repair Clusters for modernization and job creation.
- Green Maritime Goals
- Launch of “Harit Sagar” Green Port Guidelines to reduce carbon intensity.
- Creation of green hydrogen hubs at Paradip, Deendayal, and Tuticorin ports.
- Cruise Tourism Development
- Under the Cruise Bharat Mission, six new international cruise terminals will position India as a major global cruise hub.
- Technological Innovations
- Advanced AI-driven systems for berth allocation, smart communication platforms, and centralized project monitoring.
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Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the strategic focus on sustainability and digital transformation, aiming for India’s maritime sector to be globally competitive.
