Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s ports are evolving into global commerce hubs through expansion, mechanisation, digitisation and Ease of Doing Business. Mr. Modi said this while sharing an article penned by Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, for a news daily, highlighting how Major shipbuilding companies are now partnering with Indian firms, paving the way for more jobs and investment.

In his article, Mr Sonowal, noted that India’s ports are transcending traditional roles as logistical nodes to become modern gateways of commerce. He added that focus on capacity expansion, mechanisation, digitisation, and ease of doing business has propelled ports such as Visakhapatnam, Mundra, JNPA, and Kamarajar up in the global rankings. The Minister also highlighted India’s commitment to sustainability in the maritime sector, tourism opportunities and economic expansion