Page 3 - Latest Updates on Sarbananda Sonowal
Govt introduces Coastal Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha amid noisy protests
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the Bill amid noisy protests by opposition members over the recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and the Adani issue
 "Govt introduces Coastal Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha amid noisy protests")
Sonowal issues 'HaritSagar' guidelines to reduce pollution at ports
The guidelines also stated that all truck operators who use green fuel i.e. CNG/LNG/Hydrogen and its derivative or electric fleet may be identified and incentivized
 "Sonowal issues 'HaritSagar' guidelines to reduce pollution at ports")
India to be among top 10 global ship manufacturers by 2030: Sonowal
Addressing 'Sagarmanthan - The Great Oceans Dialogue', Sonowal further said the global South will determine the shape of ocean trade in the 21st Century
Union minister Sonowal launches Cruise Bharat Mission from Mumbai port
The mission, which also aims to excel India's vision to become a global hub for cruise tourism and promote the country as the leading global cruise destination, targets three key cruise segments
 "Union minister Sonowal launches Cruise Bharat Mission from Mumbai port")
Ship-building clusters to come up in 5 states, says Sarbananda Sonowal
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) alone will scale up its handling capacity from the current 6.6 million TEUs to 10 million, he added
 "Ship-building clusters to come up in 5 states, says Sarbananda Sonowal")
India must rethink ships, infra for stronger maritime governance: Sanyal
Ports and Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal elaborated on the vital connection between India's security and prosperity with its maritime interests
 "India must rethink ships, infra for stronger maritime governance: Sanyal")
Vadhvan Port in Maha to generate 1.2 mn jobs for youth, women: Sonowal
"This port project is a big gift from the Prime Minister to the people of Maharashtra and the country," Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said
 "Vadhvan Port in Maha to generate 1.2 mn jobs for youth, women: Sonowal")
Vadhvan port to rank among top 10 global container ports, says Sonowal
16 green parks to be incorporated across the 12 major Indian ports as part of the green parks transition initiative
Sarbananda Sonowal introduces two shipping-related bills in Lok Sabha
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday introduced two bills -- Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, and the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha.
 "Sarbananda Sonowal introduces two shipping-related bills in Lok Sabha")
Govt will come out with new shipbuilding policy soon: Shipping Minister
The industry had shown several concerns about the policy, which are now being deliberated on by the ministry before it unveils the final policy
From student leader to 3 term minister, Sonowal sworn in as Union minister
Sonowal, 62, was accused of failing to convince the BJP government at the Centre to not bring the Bill in Parliament, which they claimed compromised the interests of the indigenous population
 "From student leader to 3 term minister, Sonowal sworn in as Union minister")
Chabahar: From more port pacts to managing risk, India's next move revealed
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal says the India-Iran long-term agreement for operating the Chabahar port could become a template for future port pacts
 "Chabahar: From more port pacts to managing risk, India's next move revealed")
After long wait, India inks Chabahar port's 10-year deal with Iran
India's plans with the port go beyond commercial interests, according to the Centre
 "After long wait, India inks Chabahar port's 10-year deal with Iran")
India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran to manage Chabahar Port
Chabahar Port will serve as a vital link connecting India to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region
 "India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran to manage Chabahar Port")
Lok Sabha elections: Different party, but same Dibrugarh seat for Sonowal
When the BJP won the Assembly elections again in 2021, Himanta Biswa Sarma succeeded Sonowal, who was sent to the Rajya Sabha and inducted in the Union Cabinet
CAA won't impact indigenous people, NDA will win at least 12 seats: Sonowal
Sonowal, the former CM of Assam, said that he believes the central law on citizenship is not going to affect the interest of the indigenous people here
 "CAA won't impact indigenous people, NDA will win at least 12 seats: Sonowal")
Tamil Nadu's VOC Port will be India's first green hydrogen hub: Sonowal
Also, Chennai would become the gateway to the Eastern Maritime Corridor to Vladivostok, Russia, and further increase the bilateral trade between the two countries, he said
 "Tamil Nadu's VOC Port will be India's first green hydrogen hub: Sonowal")
Traditional system of medicines gaining worldwide acceptance: Sonowal
He also said that the traditional medicine sector of India has grown beyond geographical boundaries and reached a global market, under the BJP-led central government
 "Traditional system of medicines gaining worldwide acceptance: Sonowal")
India, Iran discuss development of cooperation between two countries
Both South Asia and the Persian Gulf have strong commercial, energy, cultural and people-to-people links, the MEA said
 "India, Iran discuss development of cooperation between two countries")
Bilateral trade between India, Russia likely to increase this year: Sonowal
The Eastern Maritime Corridor between the ports on the east coast of India and the Far East region of Russia promises "immense potential" to unlock new trade opportunities, he said
