Sagarmala Programme Completes 10 Years Since Implementation
Launched in March 2015, the Sagarmala Programme is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways aimed at transforming India’s maritime sector. With a 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, and a strategic location on global trade routes, India has immense potential for port-led economic growth. Sagarmala focuses on modernizing ports, enhancing connectivity, promoting industrial development, and boosting coastal shipping and inland waterways to reduce logistics costs and improve trade competitiveness.
As a key pillar of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (MAKV), Sagarmala plays a vital role in India’s goal to become a global maritime leader. Through strategic investments, the program supports port modernization, industrialization, sustainability, and coastal community development. The Sagarmala 2.0 initiative and the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2) are expected to further drive maritime infrastructure, shipbuilding, innovation, and economic expansion, aligning with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat 2047.
Sagarmala 2.0
Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2)
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Sagarmala Programme Completes 10 Years Since Implementation |
Launch Year | March 2015 |
Implementing Body | Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
Total Projects | 839 projects worth ₹5.79 lakh crore |
Completed Projects | 272 projects, ₹1.41 lakh crore investment |
Coastal Shipping Growth | 118% increase in the last decade |
Inland Waterway Cargo Growth | 700% rise in cargo movement |
Ro-Pax Ferry Passengers | 40 lakh+ passengers benefited |
Global Port Rankings | 9 Indian ports in top 100, Vizag in top 20 |
Sagarmala 2.0 Investment | ₹40,000 crore budget, aiming ₹12 lakh crore investments |
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