USER PROFILES
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is responsible for the overall development and regulation of India's maritime transport system. This includes formulating policies for major ports, inland waterways, and the shipping industry, which encompasses shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime education. It is tasked with increasing port capacity, improving infrastructure, and reducing logistics costs to make Indian ports globally competitive. It also oversees the implementation of various government initiatives, such as the Sagarmala Programme, to drive port-led development and connect coastal areas with the economic hinterland. It was initially formed as the Department of War Transport in July 1942, and over the years, it underwent several changes and reorganizations. It became the Ministry of Shipping in 2009 and finally renamed the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in 2020.
Contact Details
Address: Transport Bhawan, 1 Parliament Street
City: New Delhi
State: Delhi
Country: India
ZIP Code/ PIN Code: 110001
User Details
Est. Global Revenue:
Employee Range:
1001-5000
Category of User:
Government
Sub Category of User:
Ministry
Name of Parent Organisation:
Government of India
Website of Parent Organisation:
https://www.india.gov.in/
Sectoral Focus
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Location Intelligence
Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure
National Geospatial Agency (NGA) Vertical