Parliament Question: Development of Green Ports and Maritime Infrastructure

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5533 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026 DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN PORTS AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE. 5533. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN: Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: प(cid:517)न,पोत प(cid:303)रवहन और जलमाग(cid:330) मं(cid:361)ी (a) the details of initiatives undertaken under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Harit SagarGreen Port Guidelines for development of green ports and sustainable maritime infrastructure inthe country; (b) the number of major and non-major ports that have adopted renewable energy, shore-to-ship power supply, green hydrogen or other clean energy initiatives, State/UT-wise; (c) whether the Government has approved any new port modernisation, coastal shipping orgreen shipping corridor projects during the last two years, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of targets set under Maritime India Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissionsand improving energy efficiency in the port sector? ANSWER MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL) (a) & (b) 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.(c) Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization, coastal shipping and green port during last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25. (d) 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. Target by Key Performance Indicator 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% *****