Indian Ports Bill 2025 Passed to Modernize Maritime Governance
The Rajya Sabha has approved the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, replacing the 117-year-old Indian Ports Act of 1908. Introduced by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the Bill aims to enhance India’s maritime governance, establish the Maritime State Development Council, and promote uniformity across major and non-major ports, fostering growth and investment.