Sonowal Directs Database for Vacant Land at Major Ports

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Sep 14, 2026 19:42

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal orders a comprehensive database of vacant land at major ports for future expansion. Reviews reforms & ongoing projects.

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Minister Sonowal directed officials to develop a database of vacant land at major ports.
The database is intended to ensure land availability for future port expansion needs.
Sonowal reviewed key reforms and ongoing infrastructure projects of the ministry.
He emphasized timely project execution and creating awareness about reforms' impact on communities.

New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday asked officials to develop a comprehensive database of vacant land at major ports, so that adequate land is available for future expansion needs without constraint, according to an official statement.

The statement said Sonowal reviewed key reforms and ongoing projects of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, and took stock of ongoing reforms and major infrastructure projects.

He also underlined the importance of creating awareness among people about the on-ground impact of reforms, particularly for coastal communities dependent on fishing and allied economic activities, as well as for riverine communities along the banks of major waterways, which have been benefited from infrastructure such as jetties and pontoons.

Reviewing the status of all major ongoing projects, Sonowal reiterated that timely realisation of targets must remain non-negotiable, directing officials to avoid delays in project execution.

The meeting was attended by Shantanu Thakur, Union Minister of State for MoPSW, and Vijay Kumar, Secretary in MoPSW, along with senior officials from the ministry.

Source: PTI By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi

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