Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways  Sarbananda Sonowal has said it is critical to develop a roadmap for greening the shipping sector, reduce pollution intensity and evolve strategies to introduce renewable energy and green hydrogen in the shipping sector. <br />''<br />''Addressing the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi today, he said with green growth being a priority area in this year's Union Budget, the focus is firmly on meeting the decarbonization targets for 2030 as well as the net-zero goals for 2070. He said this is applicable to the shipping sector as well. The Minister said the Budget has also put forth the need to promote coastal shipping as an energy efficient and lower cost mode of transport, both for passengers and freight. <br />''<br />''Mr. Sonowal said with India taking over the G20 Presidency this year and working groups deliberating on clean energy and green transitions, the country is re-emphasizing the significance of inclusive green growth as its  development strategy. He stressed on the need  to pay particular attention to technology transfer which is absolutely essential for green transitions. He also said there is also a need to mainstream green transition policies as well as carry out proper assessment of emerging energy and fuel choices.<br />