💨 Abstract

The Lok Sabha has passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, aimed at regulating vessels trading within Indian coastal waters. The bill, considered essential for optimizing the country's untapped potential in coastal shipping, covers territorial waters and adjoining maritime zones. The Union Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, described the legislation as strategic and futuristic.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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