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Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbanand Sonowal on Saturday reviewed progress of green initiatives undertaken for the development of green ports and green shipping in the country. Mr Sonowal also reviewed the progress of initiatives undertaken for development of green ports planned under Maritime India Vision 2030. As part of vision, a total of 963 initiatives have been identified for implementation across major ports with an estimated investment of over six lakh 77 thousand crore rupees. Of which a total of 208 initiatives with estimated investment of over 44 thousand 424 crore rupees have been completed in this financial year. Further 504 initiatives are under implementation.
A number of initiatives have been taken in India to promote green ecosystem in maritime sector. These are in line with International Maritime Organization 2030, decarbonization strategy and 2050 Green House Gases strategy.