The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal convened a significant meeting today with leading archaeologists, museologists, and historians of India to chart a course for promoting the nation’s rich maritime heritage. The meeting focused on a collaborative approach to documenting and celebrating India’s ancient maritime history, which …
Read More »Sarbananda Sonowal Launches ‘Cruise Bharat Mission,’ to Double Cruise Calls and Passengers within Five years
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ from the Mumbai port. Aimed at the boosting the tremendous potential of cruise tourism in the country, the programme by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways aims to propel country’s cruise tourism …
Read More »Powerful Synergy of ‘Yuva Shakti, Nari Shakti, Desh Bhakti’ towards A New Bharat : Sarbananda Sonowal
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal called upon the powerful synergy of ‘Yuva Shakti,’ ‘Nari Shakti’ and ‘Desh Bhakti’ as the country moves towards becoming a new Bharat. The Minister was interacting with the students of the Assam University at its Annual Festival. The Union …
Read More »Sarbananda Sonowal Delivers Extensive Overview of Maritime Sector Advancements in Parliament
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, presented a detailed overview of the various questions raised in today’s Rajya Sabha session. He highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance cargo movement through National Waterways (NWs). The Minister outlined several key initiatives to improve the efficiency of India’s …
Read More »Digboi Refinery to Expand to 1 Million Tonnes in Atmanirbhar Assam Vision : Sarbananda Sonowal
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Member of Parliament for Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal, was sworn in as ex-officio members of Digbai and Makum municipalities. Shri Sonowal, elected to represent Dibrugarh in Parliament and actively contributing to its development, outlined his comprehensive vision for the …
Read More »Sarbananda Sonowal Welcomes India’s First Mother Ship at Vizhinjam Port
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal received the first Mother Ship ‘MV San Fernando’ marking the beginning of operation at India’s First deep water container transhipment port in Vizhinjam, Kerala today. The ship, with a capacity upto 9000 TEUs, docks at India’s first automated port …
Read More »Sarbananda Sonowal dedicates first-ever Made-in-India ASTDS tug
New Delhi. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘Ocean Grace’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU), virtually on 2nd March, 2024. The Ocean Grace is the first make in India ASTDS Tug developed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited under MoPSW. The …
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