Overview

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal conducted a high-level review of maritime operations to ensure smooth cargo movement and uninterrupted business at Indian ports.
• Ports near the India-Pakistan border, including Kandla, Mundra, and Hazira, are operating at MARSEC-2 alert level due to heightened security concerns from regional tensions.
• The minister emphasized accelerating the development of the Vadhavan Greenfield Mega Port and other strategic projects under Vision 2047 for long-term maritime growth.
• Discussions with India Ports Global Ltd addressed international expansion plans, including progress at Chabahar Port in Iran and Sittwe Port in Myanmar.
• Sonowal also reviewed rail connectivity projects, fleet augmentation, and the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, aligning efforts with India's maritime modernization goals.