Maritime sector posts remarkable growth

Why in News?

An analysis of India’s port sector found capacity utilisation at about 60%, against a global benchmark of 70%, as Sagarmala 2.0 continues to expand port linked infrastructure.

Key Highlights

1. Port capacity utilisation stands at roughly 60%, below the 70% global benchmark.
2. Sagarmala 2.0 is the next phase of the Sagarmala Programme, aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.
3. MAKV 2047 targets positioning India as a global maritime innovation hub.

Sagarmala Programme

• Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
• Vision: Port-led development to accelerate economic growth and reduce logistics costs.
• Four key pillars:
  • Port modernisation and new port development
  • Port connectivity enhancement
  • Port-led industrialisation
  • Coastal community development

[2026] Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:

I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port led economic growth through cost effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.

II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.

III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.

Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 3 only