The Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) is a major step by the Government of India to strengthen domestic shipbuilding, with a total budgetary support of ₹19,989 crore from FY 2026 to FY 2036. The scheme focuses on Greenfield capacity expansion (₹9,930 crore) to establish

Glimpses from the dedication of key projects at Visakhapatnam Port, advancing Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision of a Viksit Maritime sector.

“India Strengthens Maritime 'Atmanirbharata’ as VLGC Shivalik Anchors Under India's Flag”: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal 🔗 https://t.co/bEAsrxW4AW @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @PIB_India #AtmanirbharBharat

The Union Cabinet chaired by @narendramodi recently announced a ₹24,736 crore package (FY 2026–36) under the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and National Shipbuilding Mission (NSbM) to boost India’s shipbuilding sector. @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal

Anchoring the future of global maritime trade! Chaired a detailed review with senior @shipmin_india officials on preparations for the upcoming India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai (Oct 27–31). Grearing up for a landmark event that will bring together global stakeholders to shape

🌿 Sustainability is now a commitment. Renewable energy use at Indian ports has surged from under 1 MW in 2014-15 to 15 MW in 2024-25, a decisive shift to cleaner operations. #11YearsOfMaritimeRevolution #MaritimeIndiaTime #Sustainability #SamudraSeSamriddhi

A historic day for Assam & a giant leap for India's sustainable development. Gratitude to the Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji led Cabinet for approving the ₹6,957 crore 4 laning project of the Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715. The heart of this project is PM Modi ji's

🚢 Once guiding ships, now guiding travellers. 🗼 India’s iconic lighthouses are transforming into tourism hotspots, with num of visitors rising from 11.93 lakh in 2014-15 to 18.63 lakh in 2024-25. ⚓ Lighthouse tourism: A distinctive chapter in India’s maritime story.

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Pays Tribute at Zubeen Garg’s Adyashraddha in Guwahati 🔗 https://t.co/qSJxCdG776 @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @PIB_India #ZubeenGarg #RIP

India Maritime Week 2025 - a maritime event like no other in the world. 🗓️ Oct 27 - Oct 31 📍Mumbai Register now at https://t.co/mpoeDyzGZS

MoU Exchange Secures Over ₹66,000 Crore Investment, Boosts Atmanirbhar Shipbuilding 🔗 https://t.co/xN30AWsboy @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @PIB_India

🎥| Building the seafarers of tomorrow! Glimpses from the 10th convocation of Indian Maritime University in Chennai. @IMU_HQ @shipmin_india

“India Ranks Among Top 3 Global Suppliers of Seafarers with 3 Lakh Workforce”: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal 🔗 https://t.co/YqE6moOFWS @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @shipmin_india @PIB_India @pibchennai

For the FIRST TIME EVER in the history of Independent India, a landmark ₹70,000 crore outlay is dedicated to the maritime sector. We are turning the tide on foreign dependence, set to save ₹4.5 lakh crore annually and create up to 30 lakh new jobs. @shipmin_india

Live: Speaking at the inauguration of Maritime Simulation Centre of Excellence at AMET University, Chennai.

🔴New Fleet of EV Trucks at @JNPort flagged off by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways @sarbanandsonwal. This induction of state-of-the-art EV trucks marks another decisive stride in JNPA’s pursuit of decarbonisation and energy transition in the maritime and

Comprehensive 4-Pillar Approach to Strengthen Shipbuilding, Maritime Financing, and Domestic Capacity 🔗 https://t.co/mG7EjODUlB @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @PMOIndia

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister @narendramodi today approved a comprehensive package of Rs.69,725 crore to revitalize India’s shipbuilding and maritime ecosystem. @PMOIndia @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @PIB_India @shipmin_india

Comprehensive 4-Pillar Approach to Strengthen Shipbuilding, Maritime Financing, and Domestic Capacity 🔰 Cabinet approves Rs.69,725 crore Package to Revitalize India’s Shipbuilding and Maritime Sector 🔰 Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme extended until 31st March 2036

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal offers floral tributes during the last rites of artist Zubeen Garg at Sonapur today. @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @PIB_India