The Trade Vision

India’s maritime sector has always played a vital role in the nation’s economic growth and global trade connectivity. As the country moves steadily towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, the expansion and modernization of its ports have gained unprecedented momentum. The Trade Vision By 2025, India’s major ports are not only increasing in number but are also being transformed to match global standards in capacity, efficiency, and sustainability. Current Scenario and Historical Context Traditionally, India has maintained 12 major ports governed by the central government, including well-known names like Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Mumbai Port, Chennai Port, and Kolkata Port. These ports handle approximately 60% of the country’s total cargo traffic, serving as crucial gateways for imports and exports. Over the past decade, however, the Indian government has recognized the urgent need to augment port capacity to keep pace with the growing volume of maritime trade. This has resulted ...