Minister underscores the transformation of Indian ports into smart, sustainable gateways
New Delhi, October 15, 2025: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Curtain Raiser of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) at Bharat Mandapam, launching eight key maritime projects aimed at advancing port infrastructure, logistics, and sustainability.
The new projects include a state-of-the-art cruise terminal, modern covered storage sheds, a 150-bed multi-specialty hospital, expanded truck terminals, and upgraded port access infrastructure. Sonowal also unveiled a commemorative postal stamp, a special coin, and the Golden Jubilee Anthem of NMPA.
Speaking at the event, Sonowal said the port—established in 1975—has evolved from handling a few thousand tonnes to 46.01 million tonnes of cargo last year, with a capacity of 104 million tonnes per annum. He reaffirmed that ports will play a central role in realizing the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision and India’s goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy.
Emphasizing sustainable development, Sonowal lauded NMPA’s green initiatives, stating, “The economy should not grow at the cost of ecology. NMPA has adopted sustainability as a guiding principle.”
The Minister highlighted that India’s ports are transforming into smart, green, and technology-driven gateways under initiatives like the Harit Sagar Guidelines and Green Shipping Corridors, aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
The event was attended by senior officials, including R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary (Ports), and Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairman, NMPA.
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