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Sagarmala Programme

Sagarmala is the Centre's flagship port-led development initiative launched in 2015, aiming to harness India's 7,516 km coastline and 14,500 km navigable waterways for economic development. It focuses on port modernisation, connectivity enhancement (rail, road, pipeline), port-led industrialisation, and coastal community development.

Key details

Launched: 2015, under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Total projects identified: 800+ worth ₹5.5 lakh crore
Four pillars: Port Modernisation, Connectivity Enhancement, Port-Led Industrialisation, Coastal Community Development
Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs): planned around major ports including Vizhinjam
Vizhinjam explicitly identified as a key transhipment hub under Sagarmala's port-led industrialisation thrust

In the news

● Tracked since March 14, 2026 · last seen July 18, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

18 Jul '26

Vizhinjam Port to launch full EXIM operations from August 18

Economics

18 Jul '26

Vizhinjam port to start full EXIM operations from Aug 18

Geography

25 Jun '26

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea

International Relations

30 Apr '26