Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday underscored the transformative potential of India’s maritime sector in driving economic growth, as two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics.
In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority.
Under the MoU finalised in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Tata Motors will commence trial runs of 40 trucks with green hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE) over the next two years.
The project will be implemented by Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.
In his address, the Chief Minister said Vizhinjam Port had become a “wonder” and that a long-cherished national dream had turned into reality.
The Office of the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday took serious note of reports circulating in certain sections of the media claiming that an internal conflict within the Assam BJP has reached New Delhi, allegedly based on a letter written by the minister to the party’s National President.
This initiative is a significant step towards adopting green technology and achieving the net-zero emissions target by 2070, as envisioned under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as “the grand architect of a new and resurgent North East,” transforming a region once neglected for decades into a major driver of India’s growth, connectivity and national pride.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the water taxi from Namo Ghat.
The ministers and officials inspected key development works associated with the project, including jetty construction, safety mechanisms, passenger amenities, and progress on cruise route planning.
