Maritime Agenda 2020 for India
MARITIME AGENDA : 2010 - 2020
Government of India
Ministry of Shipping
January, 2011
Preface
The Logistics Sector in India needs to develop rapidly to synchronize with the dynamic growth of the Indian Economy. The Ports infrastructure and Shipping have vital roles as parts of the logistics chain. The Ministry of Shipping has been continuously engaged in designing and implementing various projects for the development of the sector. Based on inputs received from various sources, it is felt that the pace of growth has to be increased, that the whole efficiency of the delivery system has to be substantially improved and that the concern for the environment has to be stronger. The Maritime Agenda 2010-20 is part of the effort to identify the areas for attention during the 10 year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20. This 10 year period covers the last two years of the Eleventh Five Year Plan, the full five years of the Twelfth Five Year Plan and the first three years of the Thirteenth Five Year Plan. Obviously, 10 years is too long a period for identification of specific areas of action in a fast changing world. It is, therefore, imperative that the Maritime Agenda is not seen as a static document; it does need to be reviewed periodically. I must make it clear that the various observations and statements in the document do not always reflect the accepted official position of the Government. Many of the policies, programmes and projects listed have not been formally approved, nor have they gone through the normal process of decision - making in the Government. This document basically presents an agenda for consideration. On each of the Agenda items, there has to be a separate scrutiny and decision making. In other words, this is more an Agenda for consideration and decision rather than an Agenda for action. At the same time, many of the listed activities are statements of obvious intentions and all concerned have to be working towards achieving these goals. Many
Government of India
Ministry of Shipping
January, 2011
Preface
The Logistics Sector in India needs to develop rapidly to synchronize with the dynamic growth of the Indian Economy. The Ports infrastructure and Shipping have vital roles as parts of the logistics chain. The Ministry of Shipping has been continuously engaged in designing and implementing various projects for the development of the sector. Based on inputs received from various sources, it is felt that the pace of growth has to be increased, that the whole efficiency of the delivery system has to be substantially improved and that the concern for the environment has to be stronger. The Maritime Agenda 2010-20 is part of the effort to identify the areas for attention during the 10 year period from 2010-11 to 2019-20. This 10 year period covers the last two years of the Eleventh Five Year Plan, the full five years of the Twelfth Five Year Plan and the first three years of the Thirteenth Five Year Plan. Obviously, 10 years is too long a period for identification of specific areas of action in a fast changing world. It is, therefore, imperative that the Maritime Agenda is not seen as a static document; it does need to be reviewed periodically. I must make it clear that the various observations and statements in the document do not always reflect the accepted official position of the Government. Many of the policies, programmes and projects listed have not been formally approved, nor have they gone through the normal process of decision - making in the Government. This document basically presents an agenda for consideration. On each of the Agenda items, there has to be a separate scrutiny and decision making. In other words, this is more an Agenda for consideration and decision rather than an Agenda for action. At the same time, many of the listed activities are statements of obvious intentions and all concerned have to be working towards achieving these goals. Many