July 30, 2026 10:32 PM
India accelerates maritime expansion, targets over 700 MTPA additional port capacity by 2030
India is stepping up investments in ports, inland waterways and shipbuilding as part of its roadmap towards the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, with the government targeting more than 700 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of additional port capacity by 2030. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' (MoPSW) Viksit Bharat targets, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed officials to accelerate the implementation of flagship projects while adhering to stri...