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Sarbananda Sonowal
Who is Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal is an Indian politician from Assam who served as its 14th Chief Minister from May 2016, elected from the Majuli constituency. He won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Assam's Dibrugarh constituency with 693,762 votes or 54.27 per cent of vote share, his main opponent Assam Jatiya Parishad's Lurinjyoti Gogoi managed to bag 32.42 per cent of vote share. Sonowal has also been reappointed as the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the newly formed NDA govt after the 2024 LS polls.
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Sonowal flags off first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi
Sonowal said the hydrogen-powered vessel reflects India's growing technological capabilities and its commitment to sustainable energy
 "Sonowal flags off first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi")
Govt developing ports as hubs for green hydrogen export, says Sonowal
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says ports will anchor India's green hydrogen drive as MoUs worth over Rs 87,000 crore boost maritime and port-led energy investments
 "Govt developing ports as hubs for green hydrogen export, says Sonowal")
Govt expects ₹80 trn investment in India's maritime sector: Sonowal
Sonowal noted that India Maritime Week 2025 would witness participation of over one lakh delegates and 500 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, apart from coastal states like Maharashtra
 "Govt expects ₹80 trn investment in India's maritime sector: Sonowal")
Sagarmala NBFC to tap maritime development fund for up to ₹15,000 crore
The NBFC will tap into the MDF - one of the three pillars of the Rs 69,725 crore shipbuilding package - which was created as a financial umbrella for various areas
 "Sagarmala NBFC to tap maritime development fund for up to ₹15,000 crore")
Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal
Several existing Indian shipyards on both the east and west coasts have come forward to seek assistance under the brownfield capacity expansion program, says Sonowal
 "Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal")
India set to attract investments worth ₹8 trillion in coming years: Sonowal
The statement said the government's flagship 'Sagarmala' programme is driving this change with 840 projects worth Rs 5.8 trillion under implementation by 2035
India sees no drop in overall cargo shipments despite US tariffs: Sonowal
India and the US have been negotiating a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) since March. So far, five rounds of talks have been completed
 "India sees no drop in overall cargo shipments despite US tariffs: Sonowal")
BS Infra Summit: India sets sail on ₹60,000 cr PPP course, says Sonowal
Ports ministry bets on PPPs, green corridors, and mega harbours to redraw trade routes by 2030
We're creating a system for shipbuilding in India, says Sarbananda Sonowal
First phase [of Vadhavan port] is expected to be completed by 2029 and second by 2037, says Sonowal
BS Infra Summit: From power to ports, making of Indian infrastructure
India's infrastructure story shines at BS Summit 2025, with leaders charting bold visions in roads, ports, energy, and aviation to power Viksit Bharat 2047
 "BS Infra Summit: From power to ports, making of Indian infrastructure")
Sonowal outlines $1 trillion maritime growth roadmap at Ambassadors' meet
The Roundtable was chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal
Gadkari, Sonowal unveil road map for next phase of infrastructure growth
At the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit 2025, Gadkari and Sonowal outlined the government's plan for mega investments in roads, shipping, ports and alternative fuels
 "Gadkari, Sonowal unveil road map for next phase of infrastructure growth")
85% private participation in key ports by 2030: Sarbananda Sonowal
At the BS Infrastructure Summit, Sarbananda Sonowal said India aims to scale port capacity to 10,000 MMT by 2047, raise private participation to 85% and invest Rs 80 lakh crore
 "85% private participation in key ports by 2030: Sarbananda Sonowal")
We are going to become world's no 1 economy by 2047: Sonowal at BS Infra
India will be world's no.1 economy by 2047, says Sarbananda Sonowal, citing port expansion, shipbuilding push, ₹11.2 trillion capex, and new maritime laws at BS Infra Summit
All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today
The day-long event will range from funding models for Viksit Bharat to the future of energy, aviation, and logistics
 "All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today")
Committee reports, legislative business to be discussed in Lok Sabha today
The Standing Committee on Finance will table its 25th report on the 'Evolving Role of the Competition Commission of India in the Economy, particularly the Digital Landscape'
 "Committee reports, legislative business to be discussed in Lok Sabha today")
INDIA bloc to protest at Parliament against Bihar electoral roll revision
On August 1, Rijiju said the govt was ready to hold discussions on any issue under the rules, but the SIR could not be debated as it is carried out by a constitutional body--the Election Commission
 "INDIA bloc to protest at Parliament against Bihar electoral roll revision")
LS passes Merchant Shipping Bill; 2nd to be passed in Monsoon session
As soon as the Bill was passed, the House proceedings were adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by the Opposition members
 "LS passes Merchant Shipping Bill; 2nd to be passed in Monsoon session")
LS passes Bill to update, simplify legal framework for shipping documents
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal moved the bill for consideration and passage by the Upper House
 "LS passes Bill to update, simplify legal framework for shipping documents")
Minister Sonowal to inaugurate Bimstec ports conclave in Vizag on July 14
The two-day event, to be held until July 15, aims to enhance regional maritime cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework, said an official press release
