India's Vision for Green Ports: Achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2047
Key Ideas
  • Union Ministry commits to achieving net zero emissions at major ports by 2047 as part of Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
  • India recalibrates flagship schemes for clean fuels, electric cargo handling, and digital logistics management.
  • Focus on partnerships, alternative fuels like green hydrogen, and increasing maritime professionals with gender diversity.
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions at all major ports by 2047, aligning with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. This initiative aims to build energy-efficient, digitally enabled, and carbon-neutral ports to support sustainable and inclusive growth. The Minister emphasized India's commitment to green transition in port infrastructure, highlighting the importance of sustainability and climate goals under the Paris Agreement. Through schemes like Sagarmala and Maritime India Vision, India is moving towards clean fuels, electric cargo handling, and digital logistics management. The collaboration with Denmark, a leader in maritime technologies, aims to accelerate India's green port transition, focusing on alternative fuels like green hydrogen and ammonia. Investments are being directed towards port electrification, emission-free container handling, and workforce development, with plans to increase trained maritime professionals by four-fold by 2047. The emphasis on gender diversity in the maritime workforce is also notable. India's approach showcases a dual focus on economic competitiveness and environmental accountability, positioning its maritime sector as a key player in climate-conscious nation-building. The interaction in Copenhagen signifies India's shift towards sustainability, cooperation, and global climate action in maritime diplomacy, emphasizing clean energy, digital innovation, and inclusive growth for coastal communities and supply chain stakeholders.
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