Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020

Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Ports

In news

• Lok Sabha passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020.

Key takeaways

• The Bill seeks to provide for regulation, operation and planning of major ports in the country and provide greater autonomy to these ports. 
• It seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.
• The legislation provides for the creation of a Board of Major Port Authority for each major port. 
• These Boards will replace the existing Port Trusts.
• The bill will help the ports develop world class infrastructure.
• It will also enhance transparency in their functioning.