India and Seychelles took a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and blue economy engagement during a high-level Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable held in Mumbai. The dialogue brought together political leadership, policymakers and business representatives to explore opportunities in maritime trade, sustainable ocean-based industries and long-term economic collaboration in the Indian…
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Vizhinjam Port Expansion Launched to Boost India’s Maritime Power
India’s maritime infrastructure witnessed a landmark moment on Saturday as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the capacity augmentation works of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. The fast-tracked expansion is expected to significantly enhance India’s container transshipment capabilities and strengthen the country’s position in…
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Sarbananda Sonowal Office Clarifies Forged Letter Circulation
The Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has issued a clarification regarding a forged letter circulating online that falsely bears the Minister’s official letterhead and signature. The office stated that the letter is entirely fabricated and circulated with malicious intent, constituting a criminal offence under law. FIR Lodged; Investigation Underway…
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INSV Kaundinya Docks in Muscat, Rekindles India-Oman Ties
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…