High-Level Review Meeting on NAVIC Cell 21 by VPA

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) organized a high-level review meeting on NAVIC Cell 21 on 15th November 2024, focusing on key inter ministerial issues. The meeting was chaired by Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, Chairperson of VPA, and attended by officials from the Ministry and other relevant organizations.

The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss and coordinate various matters related to different Ministries, aiming to strengthen inter-ministerial collaboration and define the future course of action for the maritime sector. NAVIC Cell 21 has been established to ensure a structured and comprehensive evaluation of the maritime industry’s progress, with a focus on recommending resolutions for key sectoral challenges.

This Inter-Ministerial Cell is tasked with assessing the current state of the maritime sector, identifying issues, and suggesting actionable solutions. The scope of the study includes reviewing policies and identifying mapping of critical issues across ministries to address bottle necks, action plans and strategies to expedite resolutions through institutional, policy and initiatives/schemes, process and regulatory reforms.

In addition, the review covers relevant policies, acts, and guidelines from various Ministries, including those related to New and Renewable Energy, that could be integrated into the maritime sector. A significant part of the study involves a detailed analysis of international cooperation, agreements, aiming to align with the vision of a “Vikasit Bharat” (Developed India) in the maritime context.