Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways press release · 28 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN PORTS AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE

PRID2246389 MinistryMinistry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Released28 March 2026 Reading8 min

Posted On: 28 MAR 2026 12:04PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken several initiatives such as implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also recognized three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat, Paradip Port Authority in Odisha, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu as Green Hydrogen Hubs.Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Central Government and all major ports have taken initiatives for renewable energy, shore to ship power supply etc. Ports other than Major Ports (OTMP) are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments and their development falls within the State’s jurisdiction and responsibility. Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization, coastal shipping and green port during the last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25. The details of target set under Maritime Indian Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in the port sector is as under: S. No. Key Performance Indicator Target by 2030 1 % Share of Renewable energy consumption at ports (self-generated + procurement from grid) >60% 2 % Port equipment electrified 50% 3 % Area under green belt 20% 4 % Reduction in CO₂ emission / ton of cargo 30% 5 % Reduction in fresh-water consumption / ton of cargo 20% This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. *** MI/IY (Release ID: 2246389) Visitor Counter : 682 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN PORTS AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE Posted On: 28 MAR 2026 12:04PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken several initiatives such as implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under Maritime India Vision 2030 and the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also recognized three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat, Paradip Port Authority in Odisha, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu as Green Hydrogen Hubs.Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Central Government and all major ports have taken initiatives for renewable energy, shore to ship power supply etc. Ports other than Major Ports (OTMP) are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments and their development falls within the State’s jurisdiction and responsibility. Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization, coastal shipping and green port during the last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25. The details of target set under Maritime Indian Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in the port sector is as under: S. No. Key Performance Indicator Target by 2030 1 % Share of Renewable energy consumption at ports (self-generated + procurement from grid) >60% 2 % Port equipment electrified 50% 3 % Area under green belt 20% 4 % Reduction in CO₂ emission / ton of cargo 30% 5 % Reduction in fresh-water consumption / ton of cargo 20% This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. *** MI/IY (Release ID: 2246389) The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken several  initiatives  such as implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under Maritime India Vision 2030 and  the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also recognized three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat, Paradip Port Authority in Odisha, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu as Green Hydrogen Hubs.Major Ports are under the administrative control of the Central Government and all major ports have taken initiatives for renewable energy, shore to ship power supply etc. Ports other than Major Ports (OTMP) are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments and their development falls within the State’s jurisdiction and responsibility.   Around180 projects have been approved for Major Ports development including port modernization, coastal shipping and green port during the last two years i.e. from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25. The details of target set under Maritime Indian Vision 2030 for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in the port sector is as under: <table align="center" border="1" bordercolor="#ccc" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td> S. No. </td> <td> Key Performance Indicator </td> <td> Target by 2030 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> % Share of Renewable energy consumption at ports (self-generated + procurement from grid) </td> <td> >60% </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> % Port equipment electrified </td> <td> 50% </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> % Area under green belt </td> <td> 20% </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> % Reduction in CO₂ emission / ton of cargo </td> <td> 30% </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> % Reduction in fresh-water consumption / ton of cargo </td> <td> 20% </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. *** MI/IY " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; 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Remember the three Green Hydrogen Hub ports: Deendayal (Gujarat), Paradip (Odisha), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu); 180 projects approved for major ports (FY 2023-24 to 2024-25); 'Harit Sagar' is the Green Port Guidelines name.

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