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Lok Sabha passes Indian Ports Bill to boost integrated port development

August 13, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
Lok Sabha passes Indian Ports Bill to boost integrated port development. The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill 2025; a landmark legislation aimed at overhauling India’s century old port government laws and unlocking the full potential of the country’s vast coastline. The bill consolidates port-related laws to promote integrated development boost ease of doing business and ensure sustainable and efficient port operations. Responding to the debate in Parliament, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal called the Bill a “strategic intervention” to modernize India’s maritime sector in line with 21st century needs.

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