Port Blair Renamed Sri Vijaya Puram
The Indian government, led by Union Minister Amit Shah, announced the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, reflecting Prime Minister Modi’s vision to…
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Vadhvan Port Project Foundation Stone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port in Palghar, Maharashtra, on August 30, 2024. The ₹76,000 crore project aims to…
Visakhapatnam Port Ranks 19th in Global Efficiency Index
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Age Restriction on Ships- Norms, Purpose & Criticisms
This year, the D G Shipping issued a notification to introduce age restriction norms for ships of different categories. While the norms are being prom…
Infrastructure sector in India
Recently, the Government of India announced the launching of a Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti master plan. It is believed to be the third major step af…
Suez Canal – Significance, Challenges and Way Ahead
On 23rd March this year, a large container vessel ran aground and blocked Suez Canal, leading to the maritime shipping traffic coming to a …
Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020: salient features, issues, advantages
The Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in March 2020 is the next in line reform measure in an attempt to moderni…
Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ): Significance & Challenges
India's Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs) have evolved significantly since their inception in 2017. Designed to promote port-led industrialization, these …
