28 February 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Sarbananda Sonowal unveils ‘One Nation-One Port’ to enhance efficiency with ease of doing business

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2106662 )

One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP)

• The One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) to standardize and streamline port operations across India’s major ports.
• It aims to reduce inefficiencies, cut costs, and enhance operational efficiency in India’s maritime sector.

Objectives of ONOP:

• Standardization of Port Procedures: Harmonizing documentation, processes, and regulations across all major ports.
• Reducing Bureaucratic Delays: Eliminating redundant procedures to speed up cargo handling and ship movement.
• Cost Reduction: Minimizing operational costs by improving efficiency and reducing delays.
• Enhancing Global Competitiveness: Aligning Indian port operations with international best practices.

Key Features of ONOP:

• Simplified Documentation:
  • Container operation documents reduced by 33% (from 143 to 96).
  • Bulk cargo documents reduced by 29% (from 150 to 106).
• Inter-Agency Coordination:
  • Standardization with Immigration, Port Health Organisation, and Port Authorities.
• Digitization and Automation:
  • Promotes paperless trade and real-time tracking of cargo.
• Support for Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047:
  • Ensures transparency, consistency, and optimized port management.

Conclusion

• ONOP is a major step towards modernizing India’s ports, reinforcing India’s global trade position and supporting Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

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