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Source-This post on Sagar Aankalan -Guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index has been created based on the article “Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index” published in “PIB” on 16 February.
Why in the news?
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently launched ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines at the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023).
About Sagar Aankalan
| Aspects | Details |
| Description | It is the guidelines for National Benchmarking of Indian Ports Performance. |
| Objective | To ensure mapping and benchmarking of Indian Port’s – logistics performance and efficiency to improve competitiveness. |
| Released by | Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
| Applicability | It would be applicable to all Indian seaports. |
| Significance | 1) It will transform the performance assessment of Indian ports 2) It will help in fulfilling “Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047” announced by the Prime Minister. 3) It will help in port development, modernization, green hydrogen and ammonia, port-led development, cruise sector, business and commerce, shipbuilding, and knowledge sharing. 4) It would ensure the realisation of the full potential of the maritime sector. This will drive inclusive growth and prosperity for all stakeholders. |
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