Sagarmala Programme: Transforming India's Maritime Sector
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | March 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways |
| Objective | Transform India's maritime sector, reduce logistics costs, and improve trade competitiveness |
| Key Initiatives | Port modernization, connectivity enhancement, industrial development, coastal shipping |
| Aligns With | Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (MAKV), Viksit Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat 2047 |
| Total Projects | 839 projects (₹5.79 lakh crore) |
| Completed Projects | 272 projects (₹1.41 lakh crore) |
| Coastal Shipping Growth | 118% increase in last decade |
| Inland Waterways Growth | 700% surge in cargo movement |
| Ro-Pax Ferries | 40 lakh+ passengers benefited |
| Global Port Rankings | 9 Indian ports among top 100; Visakhapatnam in top 20 container ports |
| Sagarmala 2.0 Investment | ₹40,000 crore budgetary support to unlock ₹12 lakh crore investments |
| S2I2 Initiative | Supports startups in maritime tech (Green Shipping, Smart Ports, Logistics) |
| Components | Port modernization, connectivity, industrialization, community development, coastal shipping |
| Funding Mechanisms | PPP, IEBR, Government Grants, SDCL |
| Future Roadmap | Sagarmala 2.0 (shipbuilding, repair, recycling), S2I2 (startup support) |