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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