One Nation-One Port (ONOP) Initiative
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: LM
Context: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the One Nation-One Port (ONOP) initiative to standardize and streamline port operations across India.
About One Nation-One Port (ONOP) Initiative:
• What is it? A nationwide port standardization initiative designed to unify port documentation, streamline operations, and enhance global trade efficiency in India.
• A nationwide port standardization initiative designed to unify port documentation, streamline operations, and enhance global trade efficiency in India.
• Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW)
• Remove inconsistencies in port documentation and processes. Enhance ease of doing business by reducing delays and inefficiencies. Improve global trade competitiveness by standardizing logistics. Reduce carbon footprint through efficient port operations.
• Remove inconsistencies in port documentation and processes.
• Enhance ease of doing business by reducing delays and inefficiencies.
• Improve global trade competitiveness by standardizing logistics.
• Reduce carbon footprint through efficient port operations.
• Key Features:
• Standardized Port Documentation: Reduces paperwork, bringing container operation documents down by 33% (143 to 96) and bulk cargo documents by 29% (150 to 106). Sagar Ankalan LPPI Index: Introduced to benchmark port performance and drive operational excellence. Integration with Digital Trade: Supports the MAITRI initiative for AI and blockchain-based trade facilitation. Bharat Ports Global Consortium: Strengthens global supply chains and expands India’s maritime footprint. Aligned with PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy: Supports India’s economic growth strategy through seamless logistics and trade infrastructure.
• Standardized Port Documentation: Reduces paperwork, bringing container operation documents down by 33% (143 to 96) and bulk cargo documents by 29% (150 to 106).
• Sagar Ankalan LPPI Index: Introduced to benchmark port performance and drive operational excellence.
• Integration with Digital Trade: Supports the MAITRI initiative for AI and blockchain-based trade facilitation.
• Bharat Ports Global Consortium: Strengthens global supply chains and expands India’s maritime footprint.
• Aligned with PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy: Supports India’s economic growth strategy through seamless logistics and trade infrastructure.