Coastal states appeared to have won the battle on getting restored the authority to run minor ports as the centre has agreed to make relevant amendment to the Indian Ports bill 2022 to suit the needs of changing times.
States will not lose authority over minor ports and the Indian Ports Bill-2022 is being amended to suit the needs of changing times, said Union Ports and Shipping Minister, Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, while replying to a question raised in Lok sabha.
The Minister clarified that the Ministry held talks with the states that have coastlines in tune with the federal spirit. The suggestions given by those states were taken into consideration before preparing the draft bill..
