April 3, 2025 10:07 PM

Lok Sabha passes Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 to boost maritime trade and regional development

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, marking a significant step toward revolutionizing India’s maritime sector. The bill aims to provide a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade, promoting a more economical, reliable, and sustainable mode of transportation. By facilitating coastal shipping, the legislation seeks to ease the congestion on India's overloaded road and rail networks. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasized...