Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal charts zero-emission shipping corridors and urges rapid port readiness for green fuels.
Distilled Policy Brief
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized transitioning towards zero-emission shipping corridors and rapid port readiness for green fuels under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Which ports in India have been highlighted for developing green fuel bunkering hubs and shore-to-ship power supply facilities (e.g., Kamarajar Port, Deendayal Port, Paradip Port, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port)?
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the significance of green shipping corridors and port decarbonisation initiatives in helping India achieve its sustainable development and net-zero maritime targets.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the recent initiatives taken by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways towards decarbonizing the maritime sector in India, consider the following statements: 1. The National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCOEGPS) provides support to the Ministry in achieving its decarbonization goals. 2. Kamarajar Port Limited has equipped its coal terminals with shore power supply facilities to reduce emissions from ships berthed at the port. 3. Deendayal Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority are among the major ports designated to develop green fuel bunkering hubs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All the given statements are correct based on the official policy briefing. The National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping supports the Ministry's decarbonization efforts, Kamarajar Port Limited reported that its coal terminals are equipped with shore power supply facilities, and Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authorities presented progress regarding green fuel bunkering hubs.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.