The Sagarmala Programme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote port-led development in the country. 

The project was launched on 25 March 2015.

The Sagarmala Project is an initiative by the Government of India to enhance the performance of the country's logistics sector. The programme envisages unlocking the potential of waterways and the coastline to minimize infrastructural investments required to meet these targets. 

Maritime sector in India has been the backbone of the country’s trade and has grown manifold over the years. 
To harness India’s 7,517 km long coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and strategic location on key international maritime trade routes, the Government of India has embarked upon the ambitious Sagarmala Programme which aims to promote port-led development in the country. 

Sagarmala 2.0

The Government of India is advancing the Sagarmala Programme with Sagarmala 2.0, focusing on shipbuilding, repair, recycling, and port modernization to enhance India's maritime competitiveness.

With a budgetary support of Rs.40,000 crore, the initiative aims to leverage investments of Rs.12 lakh crore over the next decade, driving infrastructure development, coastal economic growth, and job creation. 

Aligning with the vision of a Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047, Sagarmala 2.0 will accelerate port-led development and strengthen India's position as a global maritime leader.