Member of the Board of Deendayal Port Authority

## Policy Analysis Report: Appointment of Member to the Board of Deendayal Port Authority **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (G.S.R. 365E) issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, published in the Gazette of India on May 20, 2022. The notification pertains to the appointment of a member to the Board of Deendayal Port Authority. The core purpose is to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of the Gujarat Maritime Board as a member representing the Government of Gujarat. This report details the key provisions of this notification, its target audience, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the notification G.S.R. 365E, published on May 20, 2022, concerning the appointment of a member to the Board of Deendayal Port Authority. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a new policy implementation under the powers conferred by subsection 1(c)(i) of Section 3 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to appoint a specific individual, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of the Gujarat Maritime Board, as a member of the Board of Deendayal Port Authority representing the Government of Gujarat. **4. Background and Rationale:** Since this is a new policy *implementation* under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, we can infer that the policy addresses the need for structured governance and representation within the Deendayal Port Authority, in accordance with the Act. The appointment of a representative from the Gujarat Maritime Board suggests an intention to align the port's operations and policies with the broader maritime interests and strategies of the state government. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * The notification appoints the Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman, Gujarat Maritime Board, as a member of the Board of Deendayal Port Authority. * The appointment is subject to the provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. * The appointee will continue to be a member of the Board as long as they hold the office of Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of the Gujarat Maritime Board. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders include: * The Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman, Gujarat Maritime Board (the appointee). * The Deendayal Port Authority and its Board members. * The Gujarat Maritime Board. * The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. * Entities and individuals that interact with the Deendayal Port Authority, including shipping companies, importers, exporters, and related businesses. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (PHRD Division) is the responsible agency for issuing the notification and overseeing the appointment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of publication (May 20, 2022). The appointee's membership continues as long as they hold their current office. No further procedures are explicitly outlined in the provided text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of this appointment include: * Enhanced coordination between the Deendayal Port Authority and the Gujarat Maritime Board. * Improved representation of the Government of Gujarat's interests in the port's governance. * Potentially, a more streamlined and efficient decision-making process within the port authority due to the expertise and experience of the appointee. **9. Conclusion:** The notification G.S.R. 365E marks the implementation of a provision under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, by appointing the Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of the Gujarat Maritime Board as a member of the Board of Deendayal Port Authority. This appointment aims to improve governance and coordination between the port and the state maritime board, potentially leading to more effective port operations and alignment with Gujarat's maritime strategy. This appointment ensures that the interests of the Government of Gujarat are represented within the Deendayal Port Authority.

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