India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In a historic moment, the Lok Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 ushering in a new era of India's maritime future. The act will modernise India's port governance, enhance trade efficiency, and solidify India's position as a global maritime leader. 'Replacing colonial-era regulations, the bill reflects Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a self-reliant, world-class maritime sector', said the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, who introduced the bill earlier.
The bill replaces outdated provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 1908, with modern & contemporary regulations. It aims to simplify port procedures & digitalis...