Gujarat has been pioneering the ease of doing business in India. Gujarat’s progressive and business-friendly policies are the strong and resilient backbone of the growth in the region and a key enabler for trade and investment.
The Government of Gujarat is working closely with the industry to create a maritime environment that boosts confidence in global maritime players, attracts investment, provides stability, and creates a world-class competitive maritime ecosystem. These policies are pivotal in narrowing the gap between vision and realisation.
| Sr No. | Policy Initiatives | Implications for Stakeholders/Investors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Policy, 1995 | Opened up Public-Private Participation | |
| 2 | BOOT Policy, 1997 | Provides operational flexibility with tariff freedom, low waterfront royalty | |
| 3 | Gujarat Infrastructure Development (GID) Act, 1999 | Gives legal framework and roadmap for Public Private Partnership (PPP) | |
| 4 | Gujarat Infrastructure Development (Amendment) Act, 2006 | - | |
| 5 | Shipbuilding Policy, 2010 | Allows Private Companies to develop Shipbuilding Parks | |
| 6 | Ship Recycling Regulations, 2015 | Revamping of charges payable, plot sizes and plot lease timelines |
| Sr No. | Acts / Policies | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coasting Vessels Act, 1838 | |
| 2 | Indian Ports Act, 1908 | |
| 3 | Indian Vessels Act, 1917 | |
| 4 | Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 | |
| 5 | Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 | |
| 6 | Customs Act, 1962 | |
| 7 | Major Ports Trust Act, 1963 | |
| 8 | Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 | |
| 9 | Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993 | |
| 10 | Land Policy for Major Ports, 2004 |
| Sr No. | Acts / Policies | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Indian Maritime University Act, 2008 | |
| 12 | Draft Shipping Trade Practices Act, 2008 | |
| 13 | Draft Major Ports Regulatory Authority Bill, 2009 | |
| 14 | Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations, 2009 | |
| 15 | Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010 | |
| 16 | Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 | |
| 17 | Guidelines on undertaking Dredging at Major Ports, 2016 | |
| 18 | Indian Ports Bill, 2018 | |
| 19 | Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 |
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