Sagarmala 2.0

The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) reviewed the Sagarmala Programme and discussed the roadmap for Sagarmala 2.0.

Key Highlights 4th NSAC Meeting

Introduction of Sagarmala 2.0

• It will be an upgraded version of the Sagarmala Programme with a new focus on shipbuilding, repair, breaking, and recycling.
• Announcement of ₹40,000 crore budgetary support to drive investments.
• Aligned with Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV 2047) to position India among the top five shipbuilding nations globally.

Launch of Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2)

• Aims to promote Research, Innovation, Startups, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) in the maritime sector.
• Encourages green shipping, smart ports, logistics tech, shipbuilding, and coastal sustainability.
• Provides funding, mentorship, and industry partnerships for maritime startups.

About Sagarmala Programme

• Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW).
• Objective: Enhance port-led development, reduce logistics costs, and improve coastal trade.
• The four pillars of the Sagarmala Programme are:
• • Port Modernization & New Port Development: De-bottlenecking and capacity expansion of existing ports and development of new greenfield ports
  • Port Connectivity Enhancement: Enhancing the connectivity of the ports to the hinterland, optimizing cost and time of cargo movement through multi-modal logistics solutions including domestic waterways (inland water transport and coastal shipping)
  • Port-linked Industrialization: Developing port-proximate industrial clusters and Coastal Economic Zones to reduce logistics cost and time of EXIM and domestic cargo
  • Coastal Community Development: Promoting sustainable development of coastal communities through skill development & livelihood generation activities, fisheries development, coastal tourism etc.
• Projects under Sagarmala:
  • 839 projects worth ₹5.79 lakh crore planned.
  • 272 projects completed with an investment of ₹1.41 lakh crore.
  • 234 port modernization projects worth ₹2.91 lakh crore, with 103 completed.
  • 279 connectivity projects (₹2.06 lakh crore), 92 completed (1,500 km of port links).
  • 14 industrialization projects (₹55,000 crore), 9 completed.
  • 310 projects (₹26,000 crore) under Coastal Community Development benefiting 30,000+ fishermen.

Impact of Sagarmala on India’s Maritime Growth

• Coastal shipping increased by 118% over a decade.
• Inland waterway cargo rose by 700%.
• Nine Indian ports rank among the world’s top 100, with Vizag in the top 20 container ports.

Significance of Sagarmala 2.0 & S2I2

• Boosts port modernization, enhances port efficiency, and promotes maritime trade.
• Strengthens coastal infrastructure, making India a global maritime hub.
• Aligns with India’s vision for Viksit & Atmanirbhar Bharat 2047.
• Supports maritime startups, fostering innovation and technological advancement.
• Expands shipbuilding capacity, aiming for 4 million GRT shipbuilding growth.
• Increases port handling capacity to 10 billion metric tons annually.

Difference Between Bharatmala and Sagarmala

Both programs aim to boost infrastructure and economic growth, focusing on road and maritime connectivity, respectively.