<span style="color: #222222;">A three-day Chintan Baithak of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways concluded today with some of the remarkable decisions. The Baithak was organized with an aim to discuss and deliberate ideas and innovations that can propel India's blue economy. It was chaired by Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sonowal reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to develop and promote India's blue economy. He further suggested that all ports should prepare a master plan in order to become Mega Ports by 2047. Mr. Sonowal suggested the major ports draft land policy guidelines and explore the potential of satellite presence out of port limits. He also insisted on enhancing the operational performance of the Dredging Corporation of India and the importance of multimodal connectivity.</span><br />