India’s Green Maritime Odyssey
- Ports handle ~95% of India’s external trade by volume
- Cargo handled by major ports:
- FY 2014-15: 581 million tonnes
- FY 2024-25: 855 million tonnes
- Decadal Growth: 47.16%
Climate & Emissions Commitments
- Shipping sector target (IMO):
- 40% CO₂ reduction by 2030
- India’s national climate targets:
- 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030
- Net-zero emissions by 2070
Policy & Legislative Framework
- Indian Ports Act, 2025 replaced Ports Act, 1908
- Mandates cleaner, greener, sustainable port operations
- Aligns with MARPOL and Ballast Water Management Convention
- Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030
- 150 initiatives for sustainable maritime growth
- Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
- 300+ initiatives
- ₹80 lakh crore projected investment across ports, shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, and green shipping
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