Narendra Modi lays Foundation Stone of Vadhvan Port worth around Rs 76,000 crore in Palghar
P A L G H A R : The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated & laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Palghar, Maharashtra
The projects include laying the foundation stone of Vadhvan Port at a cost of around Rs 76,000 crore, and inauguration and laying the foundation stone of 218 fisheries projects worth around Rs 1,560 crore Shri Modi launched the national rollout of Vessel Communication and Support system at a cost of around Rs 360 crore
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Secretary DPIIT undertakes site visit of proposed Dighi Port Industrial Area in Maharashtra
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PM Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Vadhvan Port worth around Rs 76,000 cr in Palghar, Maharashtra & launches development works in Palghar
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NITI Aayog policy brief highlights need for modernizing Madhya Pradesh’s logistics sector
I N D O R E : T h e l o g i s t i c s
ecosystem of Madhya Pradesh is still g o v e r n e d b y c o n v e n t i o n a l infrastructure and practices. Thus, there is need to adopt best practices from other states and take advantage of national schemes and projects This will help Madhya Pradesh to become country’s logistics hub. This is the finding of Madhya Pradesh Rajya Niti Ayog’s Policy Brief 2024 on P a t h w a y s t o S T I ( S c i e n c e , Technology and Innovation) led Growth of Madhya Pradesh.
According to report, Madhya Pradesh does not have a separate Logistics Policy The sector and its incentives are covered under the industrial investment policy, which was amended in 2018 The state needs tocreateanenvironmentthatsupports adaptation to advance technologies,
training and capacity building, attracting benefit in logistics sector. Some of the constant challenges, which state and the stakeholders are facing include high cost of movement and repositioning. As a result, it raises the overall cost of logistics and further reduces the competitiveness of state exportmechanism
A n o t h e r c h a l l e n g e i s underdeveloped material handling infrastructure. This speaks about unorganised warehousing landscape dominated by small warehouses, lack of cold storage facilities and an absence of value-added services
The state also lacks single user and p
i t i e s Another drawback is unavailability of truck terminals and resting places for drivers. Such bottlenecks create an overall impact on national level
logistics sector ranking of states. On Logistics Ease Across the Different States (LEADS), an annual ranking exercise conducted by Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Madhya Pradesh is ranked 17th on 2021 index compared to 9th position on 2019 index. The policy brief r e c o m m e nds im pr o ve m e nt in institutional framework, granting Logistics Parks as infrastructure and priority status, formulating digital platform, website for logistics.
Besides, sector needs to stay updated with emerging trends in technology and also adopt smart enforcement measures. This includes installation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition System, which allows cross checking of number plates and names as specified in e-way bill from central database.
E-commerce industry fuels state’s packaging, says UP CM
L U C K N O W: E - c o m m e r c e platforms added momentum to Uttar Pradesh government’s efforts towards enhancing packaging and export capabilities and promoting Centre’s One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said recently
The Chief Minister said the state is focused on enhancing packaging and export capabilities by leveraging design, technology, and market a c c e s s a n d a l s o c a l l e d u p o n companies to take advantage of the state’s warehousing policy, according to an official statement.
“ We f o c u se d o n e nha nc ing packaging and export capabilities by leveraging design, technology, and market access. However, the work of giving it more momentum happened when Flipkart Group joined us,” Adityanath said at an event at Lok B h a v a n , w h e r e h e v i r t u a l l y inaugurated Flipkart’s two new
warehouses in Unnao and Varanasi.
He also emphasised how these platforms are fostering healthy competition and empowering every citizen, whether in urban or rural areas, to reach global markets.
He said the ODOP scheme has gained worldwide recognition when Flipkart Group started providing services as an e-commerce platform.
The chief minister further said the m i c r o , s m a l l , a n d m e d i u m enterprises (MSMEs) have been a cornerstone of the state’s economy for centuries. However, over the past few decades, the sector had struggled due to a lack of adaptation to evolving demands in technology, design, and packaging, coupled with the absence of a concrete action plan.
“When our government came into power in 2017, we received guidance from PM Modi, which led to a comprehensive mapping of the M S M E s e c t o r i n t h e s t a t e
This initiative paved the way for the promotion of local products under the One District One Product scheme,” he added.
“Uttar Pradesh, with the highest number of MSME units in the country — between 9 to 9.6 mn– has been at the forefront of supporting small businesses. The state is also the first to provide a security insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh to entrepreneurs associated with each MSME unit,” he added.
According to the chief minister, warehouses in Unnao, which is connected to the state capital Lucknow, and the one in Varanasi, the spiritual capital of Uttar Pradesh, represent “a significant step forward”.
“These fulfilment centres are not o n l y g e n e r a t i n g l a r g e - s c a l e employment but also empowering the state’s MSME units by providing them with a pan-India reach,” he said.
Rice exporters move Apex Court for relaxation of export ban
NEW DELHI: As India continues the ban on rice exports, which kicked in on July 20, to ensure that the country had sufficient stock for domestic consumption and to cool prices, several rice exporters are considering to c h a l l e n g e t h e d e c i s i o n o f t h e government in the court, seeking an urgent relaxation on the ban to meet global contracts signed by them prior to the ban came into the effect, said industry sources.
Rice exporters, who did not wish to be quoted said, “a few exporters have already exercised this legal option and many others are preparing to do so.”
One such case has already reached the supreme court, where Rika Global Impex Ltd has approached the
Supreme Court, where the top court has issued Notice in Writ Petition under Article 32 Challenging Non-basmati Rice Ban Notifications to the Union of India, Directorate General of Foreign Tr a d e ( D G F T ) , a n d N a t i o n a l Cooperative Exports Limited.
In response to this Writ Petition filed by Rika Global Impex Ltd – the petitioner has challenged the validity of two notifications issued by the DGFT prohibiting the export of “Non-Basmati White Rice.”
“The first notification, No 20/2023, dated 20th July 2023, prohibits the export of “Non-Basmati White Rice” with effect July 20, 2023. The second notification, No. 32/2023, dated 25th September 2023, permits the export of
only 75,000 MT of “Non-Basmati White Rice” to the UAE, but only through the National Cooperative E x p o r t s L i m i t e d ” c l a i m s t h e petitioner
The Division Bench, of apex court comprising of Justice B.V Nagarathna and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, upon the arguments of the petitioner that “approximately 1.3 crore kilograms of rice procured by the Petitioner prior to the issuance of Notification No 20/2023 is currently stored in a warehouse,” and the petitioner is unable to fulfill its contractual obligations to export this rice, despite having received payments before the publication of the said notification.
Secretary DPIIT undertakes site visit of proposed Dighi Port Industrial Area in Maharashtra
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M a l i k n e r, M D – M a h a r a s h t r a Industrial Township Limited and other senior officials and consultants, Secretary-DPIIT visited the key locations of the site and understood the key features of the site.
I n a d i s c u s s i o n w i t h l o c a l stakeholders during a visit to a nearby existing industry in MIDC area, a brief about Dighi Port Industrial Area was given by Secretary- DPIIT. He underscored that DPIA proposed over 6,056 acres at a cost of Rs. 5,469 Crore will be a port led development due to its proximity to the Dighi Port which is at 55 km from site. He also highlighted that the project shall leverage the nearby Mumbai Goa and Pune-Mangaon Highway to decongest both nearby urban centres of Mumbai & Pune. The upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport shall also be an added advantage for the project Secretary-DPIIT also informed that with the sector like general engineering, food & beverages,
pharmaceuticals etc proposed to set up their manufacturing units at DPIA, an investment of Rs. 38,000 Crore is expected from these industries creating employment opportunities for about 1,14,000 people. CEO&MD, NICDC expressed that these are very conservative nos. and these figures are likely to go up due to its USP which is its strategic location and plug-nplay infrastructure with walk to work concept that shall be made readily available for the industries. On being asked about project timelines, Secretary- DPIIT informed that the trunk infrastructure like road, power, utilities, treatment plants,
ICT netw
eady in next 3 years
CEO&MD, NICDC added that that a lot of time savings have already been made in terms of master planning, obtaining EC from MoEF&CC and land acquisition which will reduce the turnaround time for industries to s
infrastructure is ready and DPIA will
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standards making it truly Industrial Smart City Secretar y- DPIIT
extensive outreach of this prestigious project for the development of Konkan region
Fintech hub at GIFT City to become functional
G A N D H I N A G A R : T h e International Fintech Innovation Hub being set up with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in GIFT City will become functional by Januar y 2025 af ter a start-up accelerator and an institute, aimed at creating a fintech talent pool, become operational, officials said. “There are more than 100 fintech firms in GIFT City The total employment has now crossed 25,000 and in the next five years we plan to touch 1 5 lakh employees. About 90 per cent of this talent pool needed will be related to finance or technology,” Saurabh Singhal, Chief Commercial Officer & Chief FinTech Officer of GIFT City told on the sidelines of the ‘Global Fintech Fest 2024’. “To promote more fintech companies to come to GIFT City, we have tied up with ADB to create an international fintech innovation hub. This hub will have
three distinct pillars. We will set up an international fintech institute and we are in the process of recruiting an institute of an international repute with an Indian partner to come and train people on fintech and create a talent pool,” he added. In February 2024, ADB had approved a Rs. 23 million loan for fintech education, research and innovation at GIFT City. Research & Development
Singhal said the innovation hub will also have a fintech incubator and an accelerator for promoting new start-ups in the fintech space from GIFT City. The third pillar of the hub is a research centre to promote fintech research and development.
“This will enable us to create talent, new start-ups and research which will all feed into this financial ecosystem at GIFT City,” he added. GIFT City is in the process of closing the RFP for the accelerator and is
by January 2025
expecting to award the same by September “We are hoping to start both the institute and start-up accelerator in January next year,” Singhal added. Speaking about the possible fintech courses that will be offered by the new institute, he said, “GIFT is fairly unique due to the cross-border use cases We have realised that the native talent produced in the current university system is not catering to the demands. The courses that will be rolled out by the new institute will be focussed on cross-border financial services use cases. There will be courses on Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, which are the future of fintech. These are issues which we will work on when we select the partner.” The GIFT City official also said that the courses offered in GIFT City will be unique and not a replica of courses offered by campuses in India.
India-Sri Lanka road link to further strengthen trade ties, says expert
CHENNAI: Establishing a road link between India and Sri Lanka will go a long way in further strengthening the trade ties between the two nations, said K Amirthalingam, senior professor of Economics at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
S p e a k i n
Economic Relations: The Sustainable Development Challenges’ organised
jointly by Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa
Vidyalayam (SPMVV) Department of W o m e n ’ s S t u d i e s a n d S r i Venkateswara University (SVU) Department of Econometrics here on Wednesday, he laid emphasis on maintaining effective international relations as a prerequisite to ensure a growing economy
Prof. Amirthalingam spoke about how an economic crisis gripped a war-
torn Sri Lanka and they looked to India for support. .
“Like a mother, India has the habit of rushing to the rescue of its neighbouring countries in case of trouble. India sent rescue ships to us during the Tsunami, sent free vaccines to our frontline warriors during Covid-19 pandemic and offered us tonnes of food material during our economic crisis”, he recalled.
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OJ-VI Sanman Sitar Malara Shpg. 03/09
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African Baza 29/08 USA
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Royal Arnav Shpg. 24/08
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Shekou, Dalian,
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—/——/— Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Shangai, Ningbo, Shekou (FEX)
—/——/— Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Haiphong, Laem Chabang, (IEX) TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT
02/09 —/— Rhine Maersk 435W —/— Maersk Line Maersk India Tema, Lome, Abidjan (MW2 MEWA) 03/09 03/09
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02/09 Cap San Sounio (V-43W) —/— Maersk India Jebel Ali
Cap San Lazaro (V-434W) Nhava Sheva 27-08-2024 Zhong Gu Hang Zhou (V-4002E) Karachi 28-08-2024 SSL Brahmaputra (V-918W) Nhava Sheva 31-08-2024
ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)
KMTC / Interasia KMTC (I) / Interasia
03/09-AM Ian H 2403E 2403080 KMTC/COSCO KMTC / COSCO Shpg. Port Kelang, Hongkong, Qingdao. (AIS)
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PIPAVAV PORT
08/09 07/09-1800 Maersk Seletar 435W 24288 Maersk Line Maersk India Algeciras
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• “First thing I did a er coming to Maharashtra was to bow my head at the feet of my revered god Chhatrapa ShivajiMaharajandaskforforgivenessforwhathappenedinSindhudurgafewdaysago”
• “Taking inspira on from Chhatrapa Shivaji Maharaj, we are moving forward rapidly on the resolu on of ViksitMaharashtra-ViksitBharat”
• “Success of women in Maharashtra is proof that women power of the 21st century is ready to give a newdirec ontosociety.”
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The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for important fishery infrastructure projects including development, upgradation and modernization of fishing harbours, fish landing centers and construction of fish markets He handed out transponder sets and Kisan Credit Cards to fishermen beneficiaries.
The Prime Minister began his address by paying tribute to Sant Senaji Maharaj on his punya tithi Shri Modi spoke from his heart and recalled the time in 2013 when he was nominated for the post of Prime Minister and mentioned visiting the Raigarh Fort as the first thing to pray before the Samadhi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He said that he was blessed with the same ‘bhakti bhav’ with which he revered his master and took on the new journey to serve the nation. Referring to the unfortunate incident in Sindhudurg, the Prime Minister underlined that Shivaji Maharaj is not merely a name, a revered king or a great personality but a God. He tendered his humble apology by bowing at the feet of Shri Shivaji Maharaj and said that his upbringing and his culture make him different from those who intend to disrespect the great son of the land, Veer Savarkar, and trample the feeling of nationalism. “People of Maharashtra should remain wary of those who disrespect Veer Savarkar and feel no remorse for it”, the Prime Minister said. Shri Modi underlined that the first thing he did after visiting Maharashtra was to apologize to his God, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He also asked for forgiveness from all those who worship Shivaji Maharaj.
Hailing the day as historic in both the state and the country’s development journey, the Prime Minister said his Government has taken major steps for the growth of Maharashtra in the last 10 years as “a Viksit Maharashtra is the most crucial element of the resolution of a Viksit Bharat .” Referring to the state’s
historic maritime trade, Shri Modi said the state has the potential and resources to grow due to its coastal proximity, holding immense possibilities for the future.
“The Vadhvan Port will be the country's largest container port and will be counted among the world’s deep water ports. It will become an epicenter of trade and industrial development for Maharashtra and India,” he said. The Prime Minister congratulated the people of Palghar, Maharashtra and the entire nation for the Vadhvan Port Project.
Recalling the recent decision by the Government to d e v e l o p t h e D i g h i P o r t I n d u s t r i a l A r e a , the Prime Minister said that it is an occasion of double happiness for the people of Maharashtra. He informed that the industrial area will be developed in Raigarh, the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s empire. Therefore, the Prime Minister said, Dighi Port will become an identity of Maharashtra and a symbol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s dreams. He stated that it will encourage tourism and eco-resort.
Congratulating the entire fishermen community, Prime Minister Modi said that foundation stones for projects related to the fishermen worth more than Rs 700 crore have been laid today and projects worth more than Rs 400 crore have also been inaugurated all across the country. He mentioned Vadhvan Port, the development of Dighi Port Industrial Area and multiple schemes for fisheries and said that all development work has been made possible by the blessings of Mata Mahalakshmi Devi, Mata Jivdani and Bhagwan Tungareshwar
Narendra Modi lays Foundation Stone of Vadhvan Port worth around Rs 76,000 crore in Palghar
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R e f e r r i n g t o India’s golden age, the Prime Minister held that there was a time when Bharat used to be counted among the most strong and prosperous nations due to its maritime capabilities. “People of Maharashtra are well-versed in this potential. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took India’s maritime capabilities to new heights with his policies and strong decisions for the development of the country,” Shri Modi said, adding that even the entire East India Company could not stand in front of Darya Sarang Kanhoji Yaganti The Prime Minister said that the previous governments failed to pay heed to Bharat’s rich past. “This is New India. It learns from history and recognizes its potential and pride”, the Prime Minister remarked, adding that New India is creating new milestones in maritime infrastructure by leaving behind every trace of the shackles of slavery
The Prime Minister emphasized that development on India's coast has gained unprecedented speed in the last decade He gave examples of modernizing ports, developing waterways, and efforts to encourage shipbuilding in India. “Lakhs of crore of rupees have been invested in this direction”, PM Modi highlighted that the results can be witnessed through the doubled handling capacity of most ports in India, an increase in private investments and a significant reduction in the turnaround time of ships. The Prime Minister underlined that it has benefitted the industries and businessmen by bringing the costs down, while new opportunities are being created for the youth “Facilities for sailors have also increased”, he added.
“Entire world is looking towards Vadhvan Port today”, the Prime Minister said as he highlighted that very few ports in the world can match Vadhvan Port’s depth of 20 meters He underlined the port would transform the economic landscape of the entire region due to railway and highway connectivity He mentioned that it would create opportunities for new businesses and warehousing owing to its connectivity to the dedicated Western Freight Corridor and proximity to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. “Cargo will flow in and out of the region throughout the year, thereby benefiting the people of Maharashtra”, he added.
“Development of Maharashtra is a huge priority for me”, PM Modi said, highlighting the gains made by Maharashtra through ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ programs. Noting Maharashtra’s key role in India’s progress, the Prime Minister lamented the efforts by those trying to stall development.
Lamenting the efforts of the previous Government for stalling the Vadhvan Port project for almost 60 years, the Prime Minister said that India required a new and advanced port for maritime trade but the work in this direction did not start until 2016. It was only after Devendra Fadnavis came to power that this project was taken seriously and it was decided to create a port in Palghar by 2020. However, the project again got stalled for 2.5 years due to a change in government, he said. The Prime Minister informed that an investment of
several lakh crore of rupees is estimated in this project alone and about 12 lakh job opportunities will be created here. He also questioned the previous Governments for not allowing this project to proceed.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the fishermen community of India are the most important partner when it comes to ocean-related opportunities Recalling his conversation with the beneficiaries of the PM Matsya Sampada scheme, the Prime Minister highlighted the transformation of the sector in the last 10 years owing to Government schemes and its spirit of service Informing that India is the second-largest fishproducing country in the world, the Prime Minister pointed out that in 2014, 80 lakh tonnes of fish were produced in the country compared to 170 lakh tonnes of fish today “Fish production has doubled in just 10 years”, he exclaimed He also stated India's growing seafood exports and gave the example of shrimp export worth more than Rs 40 thousand crore today compared to less than Rs 20 thousand crore ten years ago. “Shrimp export has also more than doubled today”, he added, crediting its success to the Blue Revolution Scheme which helped in creating lakhs of new employment opportunities.
Throwing light on the government’s efforts to boost women's participation in the fisheries sector, the Prime Minister mentioned assisting thousands of women under PM Matsya Sampada Yojna. He spoke about advanced technologies and satellites and mentioned the launch of the Vessel Communication System today which will become a blessing for the fishermen community. Shri Modi declared that the Government plans to install 1 lakh transponders on vessels used by fishermen to establish uninterrupted connectivity with their families, boat owners, fisheries department and coast guards. This, the Prime Minister said, will help fishermen communicate in times of emergency, cyclones or any untoward incidents through the help of satellites. “It is the government’s priority to save lives during any emergency”, he assured.
The Prime Minister informed that more than 110 fishing ports and landing centers are being built for the safe return of fishermen's vessels. Giving examples of cold chain, processing facilities, loan schemes for boats and PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, the Prime Minister said that the Government is paying more attention to the development of coastal villages while fishermen Government organizations are also being strengthened.
The Prime Minister stated that the present Government has always worked for those belonging to the backward classes and gave opportunities to the deprived, whereas the policies formed by previous governments always held the fishermen and tribal community at the margins with not even a single department for the welfare of tribal communities in such large tribal-dominated areas in the country “It is our Government which created separate ministries for both fishermen and tribal communities. Today, the neglected tribal areas are availing benefits of PM JanMan Yojana and our tribal and fishermen communities are making a huge contribution towards the development of our country,” Shri Modi remarked. Cont’d Pg. 27
Narendra Modi lays Foundation Stone of Vadhvan Port worth around Rs 76,000 crore in Palghar
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T h e P r i m e Minister lauded the state Government for i t s w o m e n - l e d development approach and said that Maharashtra is laying the path of women empowerment for the nation Referring to women doing an excellent job in many high positions in Maharashtra, the Prime Minister mentioned Sujata Saunik who is guiding the state administration as Chief Secretary for the first time in the state’s history of the state, DGP Rashmi Shukla leading the state police force, Shomita Biswas leading as the head of the state's Forest Force and Suvarna Kewale handling the responsibility as the head of the state’s Law Department He also mentioned Jaya Bhagat taking charge as Principal Accountant General of the state, Prachi Swaroop leading the Customs Department in Mumbai and Ashwini Bhide as the MD of Mumbai Metro. Referring to women in Maharashtra in the field of higher education, the Prime Minister mentioned Lieutenant General Dr Madhuri Kanitkar,
the Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra Health University, and Dr Apoorva Palkar, the first Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra's Skills University. “Successes of these women are proof that women power of the 21st century is ready to give a new direction to society”, Shri Modi remarked adding that this woman power is the biggest foundation of Viksit Bharat.
Concluding the address, the Prime Minister said that this Government works with the belief of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas ’ Shri Modi expressed confidence that the state will reach new heights of development with the help of the people of Maharashtra.
Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C P Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, D e p u t y C h i e f M i
, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Shri Ajit Pawar, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh were present on the occasion among others.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Vadhvan Port worth around Rs 76,000 crore in Palghar, Maharashtra and launches development works in Palghar
