Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches the ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines 2023

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches the ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines 2023

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Category : National Published on: May 12 2023

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  • Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines at a function in New Delhi.
  • The guidelines were launched to meet the larger vision of achieving Zero Carbon Emission Goal set by the Ministry. 
  • Harit Sagar Guidelines – 2023 envisages ecosystem dynamics in port development, operation, and maintenance while aligning with the’Working with Nature’ concept and minimizing impact on biotic components of harbor ecosystem.
  • The guidelines emphasize the use of clean and green energy, such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol/ethanol, to reduce carbon emissions over defined timelines.
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