Lok Sabha Passes Indian Ports Bill, 2025 Ushering in A New Era for India’s Maritime Future

The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, which aims to modernize India's port governance, enhance trade efficiency, and replace the outdated Indian Ports Act, 1908.

Introduced by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Bill emphasizes sustainability, ease of doing business, and improved competitiveness. It also envisions boosting coastal shipping and multimodal transport while embodying the 'Ports for Prosperity' vision.