On
behalf of Indian Private Ports and Terminals Association (IPPTA), Shri Devki
Nandan, President, IPPTA has sent a congratulatory letter dated 17 June 2024 addressed
to Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,
on becoming Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for the second
consecutive term.
In
his letter, Shri Devki Nandan mentioned that Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, under his
dynamic leadership, has propelled the country to be a key growth engine for the
world economy. Our maritime sector has been a key pillar in our economy and now
further ready to contribute to the rising success of our country, progressing
towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ with the Maritime India Vision:2030 and Maritime Amrit
Kal Vision: 2047.
Shri
Devki Nandan further stated that we strongly believe that his leadership and
strategic vision will further boost the growth in the maritime sector and we
look forward to his kind guidance and support in achieving capacity building
and enhancing efficiency of the India’s vibrant port sector, contributing to
vision of making our country as a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and global maritime
super-power.
Indian
Private Ports and Terminals Association (IPPTA) was set up with a view to
promote private sector participation in the development of port sector in the
country. Many prominent national and international port operators are our
members. The main objective of the Association is to partner and pro-actively
work with the Government on port policy, port development, port connectivity,
legislative reforms etc. that will make Indian ports globally competitive and
regionally sought after.