STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARITIME SECTOR

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has fostered strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships with key partners and like-minded countries in Indian Ocean Region (IOR), in line with India's Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). Vision MAHASAGAR encompasses the ideas of trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth, and mutual security for a shared future. Min...


MARITIME INDIA VISION 2030

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Parameters 2013-14 2025-26 Target 2030 1. Port Capacity 1,400 2,818 3,500 2. Cargo throughput of Ports (million metric tonnes) 972 1,668 2,200 3. % of Major Ports cargo handled by Public Private Partnership (PPP) ~44% 66% 85% 4. Number of Operational National Waterways 3 32 16 5. Inland waterways transport throughput (in million tonnes) 18 218.24 200 6. No. of Cruise calls 102 224 1,000 7....


PROGRESS OF SAGARMALA PROGRAMME, PORT MODERNISATION AND MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State / UT Completed Under Implementation Number of projects Projects Share of MoPSW Funds released Number of projects Projects Share of MoPSW Funds released Maharashtra 21 1103.3 451.64 448.62 12 959.0 383.16 317.14 Tamil Nadu 16 1085.6 423.76 421.91 8 250.6 134.46 119.42 West Bengal 8 499.6 212.17 212.17 5 312.6 173.13 132.39 Goa 10 840.8 147.63 144.65 2 97.9 56.18 43.94 Kerala 6 1...


OWNERSHIP OF PORTS IN THE COUNTRY

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Name of the Port Name of Berths / Terminals developed under PPP in last 10 years 1 Chennai Port Authority NIL 2 Cochin Port Authority NIL 3 Deendayal Port Authority Berth No. 13 4 Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal Private Limited JSW JNPA Liquid Terminal Trident Agro Terminals and Logistic Pvt Ltd 5 Kamarajar Port Limited Iron ...


NCVET Recognises GD Goenka University as Awarding Body (AB-Standard)

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has signed agreement with GD Goenka University for NCVET recognition as an Awarding Body (AB-Standard) to GD Goenka University. The agreement signing ceremony was chaired by Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Executive Member, NCVET. The ceremony was also attended by Prof. Dinesh Shenoy, Vice Chancel...


NCVET recognises National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) as Awarding Body (Dual)

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India signed agreement on 21 July 2026 for NCVET Recognition as Awarding Body (AB - Dual). Through this recognition NIRD&PR will be eligible to award, assess and certify the learners where training is directly being imparted by the Award...


NCVET Recognises NITTTR Kolkata as Awarding Body (Dual)

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has recognised the National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, Ministry of Education, Government of India, as an Awarding Body (Dual). With this recognition, NITTTR Kolkata will be eligible to award, assess and certify the learners where training is directly being imparted by the Awarding Body in campuses or training centers owned ...


NCVET Recognises NTTF as Awarding Body (AB-Dual) with pan-India territorial jurisdiction

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) have signed agreement on 21st July 2026 recognizing NTTF as an Awarding Body (AB-Dual) with pan-India territorial jurisdiction. The agreement signing ceremony was chaired by Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Executive Member, NCVET. The ceremony was a...


NCVET Grants Awarding Body (Dual) Recognition to NIIT Foundation to Strengthen AI-Enabled Skill Development Across India

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) signed agreement with NIIT Foundation, granting recognition to NIIT Foundation as an Awarding Body (Dual). With this recognition, NIIT Foundation will be eligible to directly conduct training, undertake assessments, and award NSQF-aligned certifications for approved qualifications across its pan-India network, in accordance with the regulatory framework of NCVET. The a...


NCVET recognises Central Hindi Training Institute (CHTI) as Awarding Body (Dual)

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and the Central Hindi Training Institute (CHTI), Department of Official Language signed an agreement for NCVET Recognition as an Awarding Body (AB - Dual) to CHTI. Through this recognition, CHTI will be eligible to award, assess, and certify learners where training is directly being imparted by the Awarding Body in campuses or training centers owned or fully managed by ...