Sagarmala Drives Port Upgrade with Rs 2.91 Trillion Projects
08 Apr 2025
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CW Team
Under the Modernisation pillar of the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken 234 projects worth approximately Rs 2.91 trillion across India鈥檚 coastal states and Union Territories. These initiatives are implemented by a mix of central agencies, including the Indian Railways, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), state governments, and major port authorities.
Of the total, 103 projects valued at around Rs 326 billion have been completed, while 56 projects worth nearly Rs 747 billion are currently underway. In Andhra Pradesh alone, several projects under the Port Modernisation pillar have been initiated, with key involvement from Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
Separately, the Ministry is partially funding 119 infrastructure and community projects under the Sagarmala Scheme at a cumulative cost of Rs 94.07 billion. These include port and coastal infrastructure, road and rail connectivity, cruise terminals, fishing harbours, and skill development. Out of these, 72 projects have been completed.
In Andhra Pradesh, 12 projects worth Rs 24.1 billion are being partially funded under the Sagarmala Scheme. Seven of these are already completed, with projects spanning key port developments and logistics upgrades.
Additionally, a wide range of private and public companies are involved in port construction and upgradation across major ports in states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Kerala. These include prominent firms such as ITD Cementation, Van Oord, Adani Ports, and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd., among many others.
The information was shared in a written reply by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in the Lok Sabha.
Under the Modernisation pillar of the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken 234 projects worth approximately Rs 2.91 trillion across India鈥檚 coastal states and Union Territories. These initiatives are implemented by a mix of central agencies, including the Indian Railways, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), state governments, and major port authorities.
Of the total, 103 projects valued at around Rs 326 billion have been completed, while 56 projects worth nearly Rs 747 billion are currently underway. In Andhra Pradesh alone, several projects under the Port Modernisation pillar have been initiated, with key involvement from Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
Separately, the Ministry is partially funding 119 infrastructure and community projects under the Sagarmala Scheme at a cumulative cost of Rs 94.07 billion. These include port and coastal infrastructure, road and rail connectivity, cruise terminals, fishing harbours, and skill development. Out of these, 72 projects have been completed.
In Andhra Pradesh, 12 projects worth Rs 24.1 billion are being partially funded under the Sagarmala Scheme. Seven of these are already completed, with projects spanning key port developments and logistics upgrades.
Additionally, a wide range of private and public companies are involved in port construction and upgradation across major ports in states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Kerala. These include prominent firms such as ITD Cementation, Van Oord, Adani Ports, and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd., among many others.
The information was shared in a written reply by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in the Lok Sabha.
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