An assessment of Indian Ports throughput on the implementation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the essentiality for its continuance

The author of this article highlighted the requirement of the participation of private sector in Indian Ports. The growth of Indian ports both Major and non-Major right from the elevation of status from the harbour into port is significant. The author narrated the rapid growth of Indian economy and the maritime trade with the consented efforts of the Government of India by way of promulgating amendments in Indian Ports Act 1908, and Merchant Shipping Act 1958 Major Ports Act 1963. He further pointed out the need for transshipment at the Indian ports instead of resorting to some of the neighbouring foreign ports. The author has concluded the measures taken by the Government for amalgamating the Acts into one umbrella namely Indian Ports Authorities act 2016 which is under consideration by the legislators of the parliament.