Maritime Transport is a critical infrastructure for the social and economic

development of a country. It influences the pace, structure and pattern of

development. The Ministry of Shipping encompasses within its fold shipping and

ports sectors which include shipbuilding and ship-repair, major ports, national

waterways, and inland water transport. Ministry of Shipping has been entrusted

with the responsibility to formulate policies and programmes on these subjects

and their implementation.

Formulation of Policy Guidelines for preventing private sector monopoly in Port Sector