The agenda also suggests policy-related initiatives to improve the operating efficiency and competitiveness of the Ports in India.

The Government has allowed FDI up to 100% under the projects related to the construction and maintenance of ports and harbours.

[6] India has a coastline spanning 7516.6 kilometers, forming one of the biggest peninsulas in the world.

The total 200 non-major ports are in the following States:- Gujarat (42); Maharashtra (48); Tamil Nadu (15); Karnataka (10); Kerala (17); Andhra Pradesh (12); Odisha (13); Goa (5); West Bengal (1); Daman and Diu (2); Lakshadweep (10); Pondicherry (2); and Andaman & Nicobar (23).

Government of India plans to modernise these ports and has approved a project called Sagarmala.