The arrival of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya in Muscat has marked a historic milestone in India-Oman relations, reviving a maritime connection that dates back over 5,000 years. Completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar, the traditionally built sailing vessel reached Oman’s capital as a living symbol of shared…
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India’s Youth Driving Viksit Bharat: Sarbananda Sonowal
India’s youth are emerging as the driving force behind the country’s transformation into a developed nation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday. Addressing a national gathering on National Youth Day, the Minister underlined that young Indians are no longer passive observers but active participants…
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Sarbananda Sonowal Highlights Press Freedom, Welfare Governance
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday underlined the critical role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, while also highlighting the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s people-centric governance model in ensuring last-mile delivery of welfare schemes. Addressing journalists and community members…
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India’s First Maritime NBFC SMFCL Begins Lending with ₹4,300 Cr
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company exclusively focused on the maritime sector, has formally commenced its lending operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving maritime finance ecosystem. The corporation approved loan sanctions of approximately ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting held on December…
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Govt Notifies ₹44,700 Cr Shipbuilding Schemes to Boost Capacity
In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified operational guidelines for two flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem. With a combined financial outlay of ₹44,700 crore, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme…
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Sonowal Reviews Namrup Fertiliser Project Ahead of PM Visit
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday visited the Namrup fertiliser complex in Assam’s Dibrugarh district to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on December 21. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the long-awaited fourth fertiliser plant at Namrup, a…
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IIT Guwahati Launches Advanced Underwater Welding Program
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a new Underwater Welding, Offshore Repair and Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) programme at IIT Guwahati on November 22, 2025. The initiative, supported by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and hosted at IITG’s Technology Innovation Hub, aims to create…
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India Maritime Week 2025: Green Shipping, Ports & Defence PPP
India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai delivered a string of high-impact announcements as the government doubled down on a green, digital and security-focused maritime agenda. Key outcomes included the launch of Green & Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSCs) with Singapore and Rotterdam, India’s first national shore-power standard, enhanced ties with…
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India Launches First Green Hydrogen Project at VOC Port
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday inaugurated India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, marking a major milestone in India’s clean energy journey. The event coincided with the 154th birth anniversary of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar,…