The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways ensures balanced growth through Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, with projects spanning shipbuilding, inland waterways, cruise tourism, and digital transformation. Sagarmala and dedicated monitoring cells and Maritime State Development Council are undertaking equitable distribution across major and state-run ports as well as inland waterways. The Chintan Shivir framework is designed as a consultative and strategic platform where deliberations are undertaken to set priorities of the department and to review the progress. To mitigate the risks associated with shipbuilding and maritime projects, the Ministry has introduced a layered financial support framework including the Maritime Investment Fund (MIF), the Interest Incentivization Fund (IIF), and the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS). This information was given by the Union Minister for Port Shipping and waterways in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 09 DEC 2025. The release ID is 2200917 and the visitor panel is 239.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The ministry responsible for the policy and implementation of maritime projects.
Maritime India Vision 2030: A long-term vision document guiding the growth of the maritime sector.
Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: A broader vision document relevant to maritime growth.
Sagarmala: An initiative focused on port-led development and modernization.
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS): A scheme offering financial incentives for shipbuilding.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
DEADLINE OF 150-PROJECT MARITIME SPRINT
प्रव तथ: 09 DEC 2025 5:02PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry ensures balanced growth through Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047,
with projects spanning shipbuilding, inland waterways, cruise tourism, and digital transformation.
Sagarmala and dedicated monitoring cells and Maritime State Development Council undertaking equitable
distribution across major and state-run ports as well as inland waterways.
The Chintan Shivir framework is designed as a consultative and strategic platform where deliberations are
undertaken to set priorities of the department and to review the progress. Government has various other
mechanisms for ensuring Transparency and ensuring equitable allocation of resources for required projects
and areas.
To mitigate the risks associated with shipbuilding and maritime projects, Ministry has introduced a layered
financial support framework. The Maritime Investment Fund (MIF) provides equity support to de-risk
projects, while the Interest Incentivization Fund (IIF) lowers borrowing costs for shipyards. In addition,
the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) offers higher incentives for green and specialized
vessels, directly offsetting their higher upfront costs.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Port Shipping and waterways in a written reply to
the Rajya Sabha.
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