Union Minister Sonowal lauds Mumbai Port Authority’s Legacy and Future Vision

Mumbai Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, celebrated its 154th Foundation Day today in the presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

The Foundation Day programme was held on the theme “Together We Can”, recognizing the contribution of officers, employees, workers, port users, shipping lines, trade partners, service providers and stakeholders to the growth and functioning of Mumbai Port Authority.

Delivering the keynote address, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways congratulated Mumbai Port Authority on completing 154 years of service. He recalled the long history of Mumbai Port and said that the port has played an important role in the growth of Mumbai from a harbour into India’s financial and commercial capital. He extended his greetings to the Mumbai Port family and said that every achievement of the institution is the collective contribution of its officers, employees, workers, port users and other stakeholders.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that Mumbai Port Authority has served trade, industry and the maritime community for more than a century and a half.

Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways noted that while the port carries a strong legacy, it is also embracing the future through initiatives in cruise tourism, waterfront development, green practices and efficient utilization of port assets.

In his address, Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, welcomed the dignitaries and participants. He said that Foundation Day is an occasion to recall the institution’s long service to the nation and to acknowledge the contribution of all those associated with Mumbai Port Authority.

Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways , Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority; Shri Adesh Titarmare, Deputy Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority; Shri Gaurav Dayal, Chairperson, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority; and Shri Mayank Kumar, Principal Chief Commissioner, Mumbai Customs Zone-I, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, attended the programme.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Adesh Titarmare, Deputy Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority. He thanked the Union Minister, Minister of State, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, dignitaries, officers, employees, stakeholders, awardees and all teams associated with the successful conduct of the programme.(updated on 25th june 2026)