| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Lok Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 on 12 August 2025. |
| Introduced by | Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. |
| Replaces | Indian Ports Act, 1908, a colonial-era law. |
| Vision | Aligned with PM's vision of "Ports for Prosperity" and Maritime India Vision 2030. |
| Key Objectives | Modernize port governance, streamline trade, digitize procedures, ensure sustainability. |
| Major Provisions | |
| Institutional Reforms | |
| - Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) | Coordinates national port strategies, resolves disputes. |
| - State Maritime Boards | Strengthened for non-major port management. |
| - Dispute Resolution Committees | Fast-track conflict resolution. |
| Operational Reforms | |
| - Tariff Autonomy | Ports can set competitive tariffs under a transparent framework. |
| - Integrated Planning | Focus on long-term cargo growth and connectivity. |
| - Boost to Coastal Shipping | Integration with inland waterways and multimodal transport. |
| - Digitalization | Fully online port operations for efficiency. |
| Environmental Measures | |
| - Waste Reception Facilities | At all ports to manage waste. |
| - Compliance | MARPOL and Ballast Water Management conventions. |
| - Emergency Preparedness | Plans for disasters and security threats. |
| - Renewable Energy | Promotion of renewable energy and shore power systems. |
| Linked Initiatives | Sagarmala Programme, Maritime India Vision 2030, and goal of becoming a top global maritime nation by 2047. |
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