Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways: Union Minister Sonowal
Jul 07, 2025
Over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector, achieving record growth in cargo handling, capacity, and coastal shipping. Major ports have nearly doubled their capacity, and cruise tourism is rising with ambition. New terminals and 50,000 youth from the Northeast will be trained for maritime jobs.