MoPSW’s Announces ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’ to Conclude Chintan Shivir

The two day Chintan Shivir of the Shipping ministry of India came to a close with a unanimous pledge of realizing Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global leader in the maritime sector

Padmesh Prabhune

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal made five major announcements focusing on green shipping and digitisation of the ports at the end of the ministry’s second Chintan Shivir held in Munnar, Kerala after assessing last year’s achievements on day one of the shivir.

The second day of the Chintan Shivir was focused upon an insightful session with an in-depth analysis and deliberations on improving Port Administration, standardization and share of cargo handling in major ports and enhancing cargo, VGF, PPP in Inland Waterways and Coastal Shipping.

The Minister was joined by Shripad Naik, MoS, MoPSW & Tourism, Shri Shantanu Thakur, MoS, MoPSW, Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, MoPSW and others including Chairpersons of all major ports, heads of the other organizations/PSU’s of the Ministry and senior officials.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sonowal said, “It is a moment of satisfaction as we have been able to put together these five action areas during this ongoing ‘Chintan Shivir’ with a clear focus to promote green shipping and bringing efficiency via digitisation of port operations.”

The minister underlined how these initiatives were poised to make India a global leader in the maritime sector.

The ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’ includes 5 major announcements that include providing 30% financial support for the promotion of Green Shipping, Procuring tugs under the Green Tug Transition Programme, Developing Green Hydrogen Hub; Single Window Portal for facilitating/ monitoring cruises; and upgrading infra for smart ports by next year.

Sonowal added, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the ministry remains steadfast in its endeavour to become a global leader in the maritime sector. The initiatives announced will not only further this objective but also help us bring in more sustainable development in the maritime sector.

“By bringing in the sustainable element in a robust manner, we are aiming at achieving transformational transportation which is effective, efficient and energetic.”

The Union Minister further noted he would review the progress with respect to these targets in a mid-year ‘Chintan’ after a few months and mentioned strict action may be taken in-case of any delay in completion of the project.

–Marex Media