The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways brings together coastal states and union territories to align maritime priorities under the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a National Consultative Workshop with coastal states and union territories in New Delhi on April 28, 2026, bringing together key maritime stakeholders to advance India’s maritime growth under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
The workshop focused on accelerating port-led development, strengthening logistics efficiency and advancing digital and sustainable maritime practices.
MoPSW Secretary Vijay Kumar delivered the keynote address, highlighting India’s improved port performance, enhanced global rankings and growing integration with international trade networks.
The government’s long-term roadmap under the Vision 2047 framework envisages large-scale investments across ports, coastal shipping, inland waterways, shipbuilding and green shipping.
A key area of focus was the role of non-major ports, which handle nearly 46% of the country’s cargo, with the Ministry emphasizing the need for greater alignment of these ports with national frameworks on process standardization, digital integration and operational efficiency.
Joint Secretary Venkatesapathy S., in his closing remarks, called for continued alignment of systems and policies across states and the Centre to translate the workshop discussions into tangible outcomes.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
