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India explores maritime version of vehicle-scrappage policy

November 11, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is planning a new incentive scheme called Ship Breaking Credit Notes (SBCNs), which would mirror the vehicle scrappage policy but for the maritime sector.

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Rajya Sabha passes the Indian Ports Bill 2025

August 18, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 on August 18, 2025.

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Lok Sabha passes the Indian Ports Bill 2025

August 12, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 on August 12, 2025.

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Parliament passes the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025

August 11, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Parliament has passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 on August 11, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha approval.

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Rajya Sabha passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025

August 7, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

Rajya Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 on August 7, 2025.

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Parliament passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill and Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025

August 6, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Rajya Sabha cleared the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, on August 6, 2025. It repealed a century-old Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925.

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Rajya Sabha passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025

July 22, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, was passed by Rajya Sabha, on July 21, 2025.

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MoPSW introduced Indian Ports Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha

March 28, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) introduced the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha on March 28, 2025.

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Lok Sabha passes the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024

March 28, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 on March 28, 2025.

MoPSW receives Rs 34.71 billion under Union Budget 2025-26

February 3, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

Under the Union Budget FY 2025-26, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has received an allocation of Rs 34.71 billion (budget estimate).

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Key highlights from the Economic Survey FY 2024-25 for the ports, shipping and waterways sector

January 31, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

According to Economic Survey FY 2024-25, capacity at ports improved significantly during April-November period of FY 2024-25,

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches Jalvahak scheme

December 16, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

On December 15, 2024, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched a policy for cargo promotion, Jalvahak incentivising movement of long-haul cargo via inland waterways.

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Union cabinet approves Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

October 18, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

The union cabinet has recently approved the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 and repeal part 14 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1958 except section 411A.

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Union cabinet approves modified PLR scheme for the major ports and dock labour board employees/workers

October 3, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

The union cabinet has recently approved modification of the existing Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) scheme for the major ports and dock labour board employees/workers from FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26.

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MoPSW receives Rs 23.77 billion under Union Budget 2024-25

July 23, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

Under the Union Budget FY 2024-25, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has received an allocation of Rs 23.77 billion (budget estimate).

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Key highlights from the Economic Survey FY 2023-24 for the ports, shipping and waterways sector

July 22, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

According to Economic Survey FY 2023-24, capacity at major ports has nearly doubled since 2014. The Ministry for Ports, Shipping and Waterways estimates total port capacity to increase from 2,600 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to more than 10,000 mtpa in 2047.

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MoPSW to introduce a new shipbuilding and repair policy

July 4, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

As per reports, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) will soon introduce a new shipbuilding and repair policy under the 100-day action plan.

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MoPSW plans a new township policy and viability gap funding scheme for inland vessels

June 24, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is preparing a new township policy to revitalise areas around Indian ports.

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MoPSW receives Rs 23.46 billion under Union Budget 2024-25

February 1, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

Under the interim Union Budget FY 2024-25, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has received an allocation of Rs 23.46 billion (budget estimate).

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MoPSW constitutes a high-level task force to oversee IMC establishment

January 16, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

A high-level task force has been constituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to oversee the establishment of the Indian Maritime Centre (IMC).

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Category: Policy

India explores maritime version of vehicle-scrappage policy

Rajya Sabha passes the Indian Ports Bill 2025

Lok Sabha passes the Indian Ports Bill 2025

Parliament passes the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025

Rajya Sabha passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025

Parliament passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill and Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025

Rajya Sabha passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025

MoPSW introduced Indian Ports Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha passes the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024

MoPSW receives Rs 34.71 billion under Union Budget 2025-26

Key highlights from the Economic Survey FY 2024-25 for the ports, shipping and waterways sector

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches Jalvahak scheme

Union cabinet approves Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

Union cabinet approves modified PLR scheme for the major ports and dock labour board employees/workers

MoPSW receives Rs 23.77 billion under Union Budget 2024-25

Key highlights from the Economic Survey FY 2023-24 for the ports, shipping and waterways sector

MoPSW to introduce a new shipbuilding and repair policy

MoPSW plans a new township policy and viability gap funding scheme for inland vessels

MoPSW receives Rs 23.46 billion under Union Budget 2024-25

MoPSW constitutes a high-level task force to oversee IMC establishment

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