**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is implementing green initiatives under "Maritime India Vision 2030" and the ‘Harit Sagar’ Guidelines to transition the maritime sector toward carbon neutrality. Approximately 180 projects were approved between FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, focusing on port modernization and sustainable infrastructure. Specific performance targets for renewable energy, electrification, and emission reductions have been established for achievement by the year 2030.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Green Initiatives**
* **Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP):** Facilitates the shift from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric or hybrid alternatives.
* **Renewable Energy Adoption:** Includes the deployment of zero-emission trucks, electrification of vehicles and railway tracks, and the installation of Onshore Power Supply systems.
* **Harit Sagar Guidelines:** Provides the framework for implementing green port practices across major maritime hubs.
**Port Modernization and Infrastructure**
* **Project Approvals:** Around 180 projects approved for modernization, coastal shipping, and green port development during FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25.
* **Green Hydrogen Hubs:** Deendayal Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority are officially recognized as Green Hydrogen Hubs.
* **Administrative Oversight:** Major Ports remain under Central Government control, while "Other than Major Ports" (OTMP) are managed by respective State Governments.
**Maritime India Vision 2030 Targets**
* **Renewable Energy:** Increase the share of renewable energy consumption (self-generated and grid-procured) to over 60%.
* **Electrification:** Ensure 50% of all port equipment is electrified.
* **Environmental Conservation:** Allocate 20% of port area to green belts and reduce fresh-water consumption by 20% per ton of cargo.
* **Carbon Reduction:** Achieve a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of cargo handled.
**Impact Analysis**
**Major Port Authorities (Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar)**
**Impact**
These entities are designated as Green Hydrogen Hubs and are responsible for leading the transition to renewable energy and shore-to-ship power supply.
**Action Required**
Must implement approved modernization projects and integrate green hydrogen infrastructure into their operations to meet 2030 targets.
**State Governments**
**Impact**
State Governments hold jurisdiction and responsibility for the development of ports other than Major Ports (OTMP).
**Action Required**
Manage the development and green transition of non-major ports within their specific jurisdictions.
**Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways**
**Impact**
Acts as the central governing body overseeing the implementation of the GTTP and the ‘Harit Sagar’ Guidelines.
**Action Required**
Continue monitoring the progress of the 180 approved projects and ensure major ports adhere to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set for 2030.
Key Entities Referenced
Maritime India Vision 2030: A strategic roadmap setting targets for 2030 to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency through renewable energy and electrification in the port sector.
Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP): An initiative for transitioning from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric or hybrid tugs.
‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines: Policy guidelines aimed at implementing environment-friendly practices and sustainability across Indian ports.
Green Hydrogen Hubs: Designation for Deendayal Port (Gujarat), Paradip Port (Odisha), and V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu) recognized by the MNRE for hydrogen infrastructure development.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN PORTS AND
MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE
Posted On: 28 MAR 2026 12:04PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken several initiatives such as
implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-
powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port
equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore
Power Supply system under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines. The
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also recognized three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal
Port Authority in Gujarat, Paradip Port Authority in Odisha, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in
Tamil Nadu as Green Hydrogen Hubs.Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Central
Government and all major ports have taken initiatives for renewable energy, shore to ship power supply
etc. Ports other than Major Ports (OTMP) are under the administrative control of the respective State
Governments and their development falls within the State’s jurisdiction and responsibility.
Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization,
coastal shipping and green port during the last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25.
The details of target set under Maritime Indian Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissions and improving
energy efficiency in the port sector is as under:
S. Key Performance Indicator Target by
No. 2030
1 % Share of Renewable energy consumption at ports (self-generated + >60%
procurement from grid)
2 % Port equipment electrified 50%
3 % Area under green belt 20%
4 % Reduction in CO₂ emission / ton of cargo 30%
5 % Reduction in fresh-water consumption / ton of cargo 20%
This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda
Sonowal, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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