Explanation: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH launched the ‘Green Tug Transition Programme’ (GTTP).

• India’s first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana.
• In the event ‘Green Tugs Transition Programme (GTTP)’ was launched for operating green tugs in all major ports by 2025.
• NCoEGPS will act as the nodal entity for GTTP.
• India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP).
• A tugboat or tugs are marine vessels that maneuver ships by pushing or pulling them, mostly using tow lines.
• They tug ships in circumstances where the ships cannot or do not move using their own power like in narrow harbours, canals, etc.

Source: FORUMIAS