Both countries seek Swift operationalisation of trade route
The Centre foresees the strategic location of the terminal as an aid in its pursuit to reduce container logistics costs within the country
The minister highlighted the Centre's focus on sustainable development and shared about the Ministry's ambitious plan to develop Hydrogen Hubs across the Central Government and State Government ports
Hosting foreign heads of missions and officials here on Friday evening, Sonowal underlined that India stands at the cusp of a maritime revolution
Interacting with the newly appointed candidates, Sonowal called upon them to commit themselves to the service of the nation and become 'Karmayogi' in line with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission by 2047
In the last nine years, Ayush has gained accessibility and credibility in the world and people are increasingly accepting it as a method to make their lives better, the minister said
The Centre also aims to have two Indian ships that will be powered by green hydrogen or its derivative fuels by 2027
The two ministers also discussed the ambitious Vadhavan Port. Low draft depth of Indian ports has been an issue plaguing the maritime economy for long
The govt remains committed to ironing out the issues faced by stakeholders to ensure that inland waterways remain a transformational force to bring positive economic development in North East region
Currently, Cochin and Mumbai ports have adopted "Sagar Samriddhi" and New Mangalore Port and Deendayal Port are running the system on a trial basis
Sonowal emphasized the need for greater cooperation among the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multilateralism (BBINM) countries to unlock the full potential of the maritime sector in the region
Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said that with the inauguration of the new Parliament building
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will be receiving the first cargo ship to Sittwe Port in Myanmar from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata on May 9
Sonowal was addressing a session on PM Gati Shakti during 'India Calling Conference 2023' organized by the Indian Merchants Chamber in Mumbai on Saturday
The multi-modal connectivity provides integrated and seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods and services from one mode of transport to another
The special edition of the journal highlights the impact of "Mann ki Baat" on the Ayush sector and how Ayush was becoming a fundamental pillar of the country's health policy and interventions
Sonowal later inaugurated three new projects worth Rs 56 crore at Chennai Port and another project at Kamarajar Port worth Rs 92 crore
The National Highways Authority of India, Chennai Port, Government of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Navy were working in close coordination for making the project into a reality, he said
The draft policy called for creation of launch pads at ports for carrying out trials, facilitating pilot projects, establishing working space and adopting products and solutions, the statement said
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday welcomed the lifting of AFSPA from more parts of the Northeast, maintaining it will ensure further growth of the region