Sagarmala Programme Boosting Port Modernization & Coastal Infrastructure

The Sagarmala Programme, a government initiative, is implementing 234 projects worth ₹2.91 lakh crore across coastal states and Union Territories to modernize ports and enhance infrastructure. The projects are led by central ministries, IWAI, Indian Railways, state governments, and major ports. 103 projects have been completed, while 56 are under implementation.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is providing partial funding for 119 projects, totaling ₹9,407 crore. In Andhra Pradesh, 12 projects worth ₹2,410 crore are receiving Sagarmala funding, with seven completed. The construction and upgrading of major ports involve both public and private sector companies.

The Sagarmala Programme, initiated by India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in 2015, aims to revolutionize the country’s maritime sector through port modernization, enhanced connectivity, and coastal infrastructure development. This comprehensive initiative seeks to harness India’s extensive coastline and strategic location to bolster trade, reduce logistics costs, and stimulate economic growth.​

Objectives and Components

At its core, the Sagarmala Programme focuses on several key areas As of March 19, 2025, the Sagarmala Programme has identified approximately 839 projects with an estimated cost of ₹5.79 lakh crore. Out of these, 272 projects have been completed, accounting for an investment of about ₹1.41 lakh crore.

• Port Modernization and New Port Development: Upgrading existing ports and establishing new ones to increase capacity and efficiency The programme has significantly enhanced port efficiency and capacity. Notably, nine Indian ports now rank among the world’s top 100, with Visakhapatnam featuring in the top 20 container ports.
• Port Connectivity Enhancement: Improving road, rail, and inland waterway links to ensure a pivotal role in realizing India’s maritime ambitions and economic aspirations.​coastal development seamless movement of goods driving infrastructure development, coastal economic growth, and job creation. This aligns with the vision of a Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047.
• Port-led Industrialization: Developing Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs) to promote industrial growth near ports stimulate economic development and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities. As the programme evolves with Sagarmala 2.0 and related initiatives, it is poised to play a pivotal role in realizing.
• Coastal Community Development: Enhancing the livelihoods The programme has significantly enhanced port efficiency and capacity. Notably, nine Indian ports now rank among the world’s top 100, with Visakhapatnam featuring in the top 20 container ports. of coastal communities through skill development and infrastructure improvements.​

Achievements to Date

Sagarmala 2.0 and Future Prospects

Building upon its initial successes, the government has introduced Sagarmala 2.0, focusing on shipbuilding, repair, recycling, and further port modernization to enhance India’s maritime competitiveness. With a support of ₹40,000 crore, this initiative aims to leverage investments of ₹12 lakh crore over the next decade,

Additionally, the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2) has been launched to foster research, innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship in the maritime sector, further reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime excellence and sustainable As the programme evolves with Sagarmala 2.0 and related initiatives, it is poised to play.

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The Sagarmala Programme stands as a transformative initiative, propelling India’s maritime sector towards modernization and global competitiveness. By focusing on port-led development, enhancing connectivity, and fostering industrial growth, it not only aims to reduce logistics costs but also to stimulate economic development and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities.

As the programme evolves with Sagarmala 2.0 and related initiatives, it is poised to a pivotal role in realizing India’s maritime ambitions and economic aspirations.​Out of these, 272 projects have been completed, investment of about ₹1.41 lakh crore coastal development play a pivotal role in realizing India’s maritime ambitions and economic aspirations.​

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