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.

Land Policy for Major Ports,2010 (DRAFT)