Dibrugarh | February 27, 2026: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three major infrastructure projects on the Brahmaputra under National Waterway-2 (NW-2), marking a significant push to strengthen inland water transport and cross-border trade in the Northeast. Balancing Development and Heritage Addressing a gathering at Chowkidingee…
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India Pushes Maritime Law Reforms, Boosts Smart Protein
India has taken significant steps to modernise its maritime regulatory framework while simultaneously advancing indigenous biotechnology solutions to strengthen sustainability and food security. The government is accelerating implementation of key maritime laws to enhance shipping efficiency, safety, and governance, while also supporting domestic innovation in animal nutrition through cutting-edge antimicrobial…
Sagarmala Boosts India’s Maritime Trade, Port Capacity
India’s ambitious Sagarmala Project is significantly transforming the country’s maritime trade landscape by modernizing ports, improving cargo capacity, and strengthening coastal shipping networks. The government has completed multiple infrastructure projects under the initiative, boosting efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing India’s global trade competitiveness. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and…
IWDC 3.0 Approves ₹1,500 Cr Projects for Green Inland Waterways
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded in Kochi, Kerala, with approvals for over ₹1,500 crore projects aimed at promoting green mobility, cargo movement, and river tourism across India. Chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal,…
IWDC 3.0 Charts Green Growth for India’s Inland Waterways
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) will hold its third annual meeting on January 23, 2026, in Kochi, Kerala, to showcase achievements in India’s inland water transport (IWT) sector and outline a roadmap for future expansion. The day-long session will be chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,…
