Major Port Authorities Bill

As part of the agreement, JNPA will facilitate subsidised loans and insurance policies tailored for the dyemakers in the region

TAMP has been a multi-member statutory body with a mandate to fix tariffs levied by major port trusts under the control of the Centre and private terminals

The Major Ports Authorities Bill passed by Parliament on Wednesday will help develop a faster and transparent decision making process, Essar Ports said

Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said it seeks to provide autonomy to these ports and boost their decision-making powers in order to compete with private ports

Various opposition parties, including the TMC, SP, RJD, DMK, AAP, CPI(M) and CPI, raised strong objections in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to the Major Port Authorities Bill

Centre not in favour of automatic migration of contracts; role of TAMP redefined under new Bill