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.
Sonowal also condemned the Congress for suppressing movements like the Assam movement.
Inaugurating various terminals across the region, including the Passenger-cum-Cargo Terminal at Bogibeel near Dibrugarh and the Inland Water Transport Terminal at Sonamura in Tripura, Sonowal emphasised their role in revitalising waterway transportation for both goods and passengers.
Speaking to the gathering he said, “The Prime Minister visited the states 64 times. And for the first time in the history a railway connectivity upto Aizawl from Siliguri to Gangtok has been taken. This is underway and it is a very difficult task” he added
The meeting, with participation from more than 40 countries, underscored the global interest in the upcoming Global Maritime India Summit 2023 to be held in October in New Delhi.
Sarbananda Sonowal is Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways and is a member of the Rajya Sabha…
