**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes the implementation of the 'Sagar Samajik Sahayog' guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across major ports in India. It answers Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1054, addressed on December 5, 2025, regarding the status of CSR implementation, funds allocation and utilization, and impact assessments. The document also provides details on the CSR funds allocated and utilized by each Major Port.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Implementation of Sagar Samajik Sahayog Guidelines:**
* The Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines have been implemented by all Major Ports except Kamarajar Port Ltd., which follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
* **CSR Initiatives and Funds:**
* Important initiatives and efforts undertaken by the Major Ports under the CSR guidelines, along with the CSR funds allocated and utilized, are detailed in Annexure-I.
* Annexure-I provides a breakdown of funds allocated and utilized by each port from 2023 onwards.
* **CSR Committee:**
* The Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines provide for a CSR committee at each Major Port.
* These committees oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of CSR projects.
**Impact Analysis**
**Major Ports (Except Kamarajar Port Ltd.)**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to and implement the Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines for CSR. Responsible for CSR initiatives at their respective ports.
* **Action Required:** Continue to execute and manage CSR projects in accordance with the guidelines.
**Kamarajar Port Ltd.**
* **Impact:** Follows the CSR guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs instead of the Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines.
* **Action Required:** Continue to adhere to the CSR guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
**CSR Committees at Major Ports**
* **Impact:** Responsible for ensuring the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of CSR projects under the Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines.
* **Action Required:** Oversee and manage the CSR activities at their respective ports, adhering to the prescribed guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Sagar Samajik Sahayog Guidelines: Guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implemented by Major Ports.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The government ministry responsible for the Sagar Samajik Sahayog Guidelines and related port activities.
Major Ports: Ports subject to the Sagar Samajik Sahayog Guidelines. Includes ports such as Cochin Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, etc.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs: The Ministry which issues guidelines followed by Kamarajar Port Ltd. instead of Sagar Samajik Sahayog Guidelines.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1054
ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025
SAGAR SAMAJIK SAHAYOG GUIDELINES
1054. SHRI K E PRAKASH:
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) whether the ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’ guidelines for Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) have been implemented by all Major Ports;
(b) if so, the port-wise details of initiatives and efforts undertaken under these
guidelines since their introduction;
(c) the total CSR funds allocated and utilised by each Major Port during this period;
(d) whether any impact assessment or review has been conducted to evaluate the
effectiveness of the ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’ guidelines; and
(e) if so, the details and key findings of such assessments and the steps taken
based on those findings?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) Yes, Sir. Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines have been implemented by all Major
Ports except Kamarajar Port Ltd. which follows the guidelines issued by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs.
(b) & (c) Important initiatives and efforts undertaken by the Major Ports under the CSR
guidelines along with the CSR funds allocated and utilised are given at Annexure-I.
(d) & (e) The Sagar Samajik Sahayog guidelines provides for a CSR committee at each
Major Port which oversees the planning, implementation and monitoring of the projects.ANNEXURE-I
Details of Funds allocation and funds utilization (from 2023 onwards)
S.No Name of Port Funds allocated (Rs.) Funds Utilized
(Rs.)
1 Cochin Port 1,14,54,263 71,26,662
2 Jawaharlal Nehru Port 61,50,67,977 34,55,89,396
3 Vishakhapatnam Port 39,41,12,000 8,76,05,000
4 Chennai Port 11,09,00,000 11,09,00,000
5 Paradip Port 23,21,64,339 23,21,64,339
6 Deendayal Port 107,07,90,000 56,15,00,000
7 New Mangalore Port 33,79,25,699 33,79,25,699
8 Syama Prasad Mookerjee 7,82,48,000 3,43,31,279
Port
9 Mormugao Port 1,80,04,735 1,80,04,735
10 Vo Chidambaranar Port 23,97,89,000 22,03,57,000
11. Mumbai Port 3,08,76,489 61,75,000
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