Giving special emphasis to modernization of Indian ports under Sagarmala, 234 projects at cost of Rs. 2,91,278 Cr. have been undertaken for implementation. Out of total 234 projects, 104 projects worth Rs. 32,653 Cr. have been completed and 55 projects worth Rs. 74,725 Cr are under implementation.

Port Modernisation Major Ports: There are 166 projects worth Rs. 68,281 Cr. being implemented at Major Ports in India. Projects under the category have been largely identified through Detailed Master Planning exercise carried out under Sagarmala Programme. Out of 166, 98 projects worth Rs. 27,129 Cr. have been completed already resulting into port capacity addition for >230 MTPA. Further 30 projects worth Rs. 20,104 Cr. have been awarded and currently under implementation. While increasing the capacity of major ports, MoPSW has been striving to improve the operational efficiencies through mechanization, digitization and process simplification. As a result, key efficiency parameters have improved considerably during the last 5 years.

Port Modernisation Non - Major Ports: There are 45 projects worth Rs. 47,166 Cr. identified under the Sagarmala Programme for implementation at Non-Major Ports. 6 project worth Rs. 5524 Cr. have been completed so far whereas 15 projects Rs. 27,568 Cr. are currently under implementation. 31 projects out of 45 are being implemented in PPP mode with total investment of Rs. 45,973 Cr. MoPSW have also financially supporting eight projects at non-major ports to enhance their capacity and efficiency during operations. Dredging at Puducherry port is 100% supported under Sagarmala.