New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has witnessed a sharp rise in women’s participation, increasing by nearly 340 per cent since 2020, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.Addressing the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in the national capital, Sonowal said initiatives such as “Sagar Mein Samman” are helping create greater opportunities for women in the maritime sector by promoting dignity, inclusion and leadership. He said the transf…
Latest Sarbananda Sonowal News & Updates
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) under construction at Lothal in Gujarat and set July 2026 as the target for completion of Phase 1 of the project. During the review, the minister directed officials to accelerate construction activities and ensure the timely completion of critical components, including panels, mural work, ceiling fabrication and flooring. Sonowal emphas…
Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the spectacular performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly elections and described the historic mandate as a strong “endorsement of development-driven governance and people-centric leadership”.The MP from Assam’s Dibrugarh also congratulated Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for leading the alliance to a landslide victory and thanked the people of Assam for g…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday termed the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the Assam Assembly elections as a “historic victory”, attributing it to the development-oriented governance under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the “double-engine” government.Speaking to reporters as counting of votes progressed, Sonowal said the scale of the mandate reflects the people’s strong and positive support for the BJP and its allies from the very beginning.He …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) When the Assembly poll results are declared on Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would be expecting more than a win, aiming to break out of the 60-seat bind and give the BJP its first-ever majority on its own. In 2016, when the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in Assam, it formed a government with the support of its two main allies, the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland People’s Front.In an Assembly with 126 members, the Bharatiya Janata Party w…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India is advancing a roadmap to add 62 vessels in FY2026–27 backed by a investment of Rs 51,383 crore, creating an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity, according to the government.In a push towards self-reliance in the maritime sector, a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting on the Strait of Hormuz situation pivoted to accelerating India’s shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus on building a robust, future-ready maritime ecosystem.Ministe…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday highlighted the transformative potential of India’s maritime sector in driving economic growth, as two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics. The MoU between the University of Delhi and the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CMEC) at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) aims to strengthen maritime educat…
Dibrugarh, April 22 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and its INDIA bloc allies, accusing them of standing on the “wrong side of women’s empowerment” by opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to enhance women’s representation in legislative bodies.Addressing a press conference at the BJP district office in Dibrugarh, Sonowal said that the opposition to the proposed legislation, which seeks to reserve 3…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday asserted that India is prepared for all contingencies in the wake of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with swift and coordinated measures helping stabilise maritime trade operations.In a conversation with Times Now, Sonowal said the government acted quickly to minimise the impact on India’s supply chains and global trade linkages.In his first remarks following the recent tensions involv…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that nearly 90 per cent of backlog cargo at major ports has been cleared, following swift intervention and continuous monitoring by the government amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials and port authorities, Sonowal said coordinated and proactive measures helped stabilise operations quickly, ensuring minimal impact on India’s…