The total financial outlay is divided between the two major hubs: ₹129.36 crore for Chennai Port Authority projects and ₹105.64 crore for Kamarajar Port.

Sonowal says Namrup fertiliser expansion will drive Assam’s economy and boost Northeast’s global competitiveness ahead of PM Modi visit.

Assam’s river jetties and terminals emerge as major trade hubs, enhancing cross-border commerce, says Sarbananda Sonowal.

Assam’s river jetties and terminals emerge as major trade hubs, enhancing cross-border commerce, says Sarbananda Sonowal.

Sarbananda Sonowal attends Panitola Higher Secondary Girls’ School Golden Jubilee in Tinsukia, Assam, promoting women’s empowerment.

Minister also highlighted a series of transformative policy initiatives

Former AGP MLA Satyabrata Kalita, who joined the Congress, has been explosive against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Guwahati, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has recalled how a simple suggestion from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in 2016 led to one of the biggest plantation drives in Assam, which turned tree planting into a people’s movement across the state. Minister Sonowal said the incident took place in Guwahati after he had completed his first year as Chief Minister.

The centenary celebration events

New Delhi, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India will be among the world’s top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and in top five countries by 2047, according to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal. The mission of Viksit Bharat at 2047 blends speed, scale, sustainability and self-reliance,” he said. Inaugurating India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu, marking a major step in India’s clean energy transition, the minister said the projects launched will generate thousands of jobs, attract global investments and position Tamil Nadu as a key contributor to India’s economic aspirations.

Bill is very significant because it is a reformative initiative.

Sarbananda Sonowal accused Congress of compromising India’s unity during Partition, calling it a dark chapter in national history.

New legislation to overhaul India’s outdated maritime law, align with global standards, and boost seafarer welfare and shipping efficiency.

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a major Rs 5,000-crore initiative to boost waterways infrastructure in Northeast India.

country a leading global maritime power

New Delhi, June 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday that India is firmly on course to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2029. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'decisive and corruption-free' governance over the last 11 years for this rapid progress and said the country is experiencing an 'unstoppable surge' in development.

New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sustainability is at the heart of our maritime policy, and we are committed to achieving net zero emissions at major ports by 2047, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday. During an interaction with students of the Blue MBA Executive Programme at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Sonowal outlined India’s strategy to transform its maritime infrastructure through flagship initiatives like the Sagarmala Programme and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

New Delhi, June 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to strengthen maritime ties, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to embark on a five-day official visit to Norway and Denmark, beginning June 2. The visit holds strategic importance as the minister will lead the Indian delegation comprising senior officials from the Central and state governments, along with leading players from the private sector.

Empowers Centre to issue directions for implementation along with inclusion of a standard repeal and saving clause.

PM Modi and Assam leaders, including CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, pay tribute to Assam Agitation martyrs on Swahid Diwas, honoring their sacrifices.

India aims to lead the maritime sector by 2047 with expanded port capacities and improved shipping infrastructure, says Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Chennai, Dec 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday. Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Kamarajar Port trust here, the minister said that by 2047, India will be among the top 10 maritime nations in the world.

Mumbai, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) “The visit of 93-year-old Italian sailing vessel Amerigo Vespucci is a moment of great celebration in the growing partnership between India and Italy,” said Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The Union Minister welcomed the Italian heritage vessel’s first docking at Mumbai Port Authority’s India Dock and also unveiled the government's plans to construct the largest museum devoted to maritime heritage at Lothal.