Page 5 - Latest Updates on Sarbananda Sonowal
25 inland waterways projects worth Rs 1,100 crore for Northeast: Sonowal
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said more than Rs 1100 crore was granted for the development of 25 inland waterways projects in the Northeast region.
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Sarbananda Sonowal flags off Costa Serena's maiden domestic operations
The government plans to increase the annual number of cruise passengers in India to 1.8 million passengers by 2030
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BJP-led govt absolutely necessary if Mizoram is to develop further: Sonowal
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush visited Mizoram to campaign for BJP candidates for the November 7 assembly elections
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India will become global leader in cruise tourism soon, says Sonowal
He said that India has become a global destination even in the river cruise segment
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Ferry service launch marks big step for India-Sri Lanka: Jaishankar
Jaishankar virtually joined the launch of the ferry services that was flagged off today by Sarbananda Sonowal at Nagapattinam
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Will foster blue economy, attract capital to propel maritime industry: Govt
The Union Minister was addressing a press briefing ahead of the most awaited maritime event 'Global Maritime India Summit- 2023' of the nation
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India, Russia explore development of Northern Sea Route for logistics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the announcement, and said at the eastern economic forum on Tuesday that there is nothing about the project that could harm Russia in any way
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India-Russia Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor talks gain pace
Both countries seek Swift operationalisation of trade route
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DP World, Kandla Port sign agreement for Rs 4,200 crore container terminal
The Centre foresees the strategic location of the terminal as an aid in its pursuit to reduce container logistics costs within the country
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Centre to set up Bureau of Port Security soon: Sarbananda Sonowal
The minister highlighted the Centre's focus on sustainable development and shared about the Ministry's ambitious plan to develop Hydrogen Hubs across the Central Government and State Government ports
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India stands at cusp of a maritime revolution, says Sarbananda Sonowal
Hosting foreign heads of missions and officials here on Friday evening, Sonowal underlined that India stands at the cusp of a maritime revolution
Govt employees must work with complete dedication: Union Minister Sonowal
Interacting with the newly appointed candidates, Sonowal called upon them to commit themselves to the service of the nation and become 'Karmayogi' in line with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission by 2047
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India working to bring world together through Ayush sector: Sonowal
In the last nine years, Ayush has gained accessibility and credibility in the world and people are increasingly accepting it as a method to make their lives better, the minister said
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Mission Hydrogen: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu ports to develop green fuel hubs
The Centre also aims to have two Indian ships that will be powered by green hydrogen or its derivative fuels by 2027
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Sarbananda Sonowal seeks faster Sagarmala execution from Maharashtra govt
The two ministers also discussed the ambitious Vadhavan Port. Low draft depth of Indian ports has been an issue plaguing the maritime economy for long
Sonowal holds meet to explore EXIM trade potential of Assam's Dhubri port
The govt remains committed to ironing out the issues faced by stakeholders to ensure that inland waterways remain a transformational force to bring positive economic development in North East region
Sonowal launches 'Sagar Samriddhi' system to track dredging activity
Currently, Cochin and Mumbai ports have adopted "Sagar Samriddhi" and New Mangalore Port and Deendayal Port are running the system on a trial basis
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Govt remains deeply committed to Act East Policy: Sarbananda Sonowal
Sonowal emphasized the need for greater cooperation among the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multilateralism (BBINM) countries to unlock the full potential of the maritime sector in the region
Symbol of self-respect for 1.42 bn Indians: Sonowal on new Parliament
Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said that with the inauguration of the new Parliament building
Sonowal to receive first cargo vessel to Sittwe port in Myanmar on Tue
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will be receiving the first cargo ship to Sittwe Port in Myanmar from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata on May 9