Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Port-led development programme to modernise India's ports, enhance port connectivity, develop coastal economic zones, and promote coastal shipping. Envisaged investment of over Rs 8 lakh crore.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedSaturday, 25 April 2015
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Bharatmala: 83,677 km national highways
Vande Bharat: 75 train sets operational
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Road TransportMinistry of RailwaysNHAIMinistry of Commerce & IndustryDPIIT
Port-led development programme to modernise India's ports, enhance port connectivity, develop coastal economic zones, and promote coastal shipping. Envisaged investment of over Rs 8 lakh crore.
Government of India press release: SAGARMALA PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
DescriptionWednesday, 25 March 2026via pib
Port-led development programme to modernise India's ports, enhance port connectivity, develop coastal economic zones, and promote coastal shipping. Envisaged investment of over Rs 8 lakh crore.
Government of India press release: MAJOR PROJECTS UNDER THE SAGARMALA PROGRAMME
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