One Nation One Port (ONOP) Initiative, Key Features

Context: Union Minister of Ports Sarbananda Sonowal launched the One Nation-One Port initiative to standardize and streamline port operations across India.

• Additionally, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched Sagar Ankalan — the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2023-24, marking a crucial step towards improving efficiency and enhancing global competitiveness in India’s maritime sector.
• He also introduced the Bharat Global Ports Consortium to boost global trade by broadening India’s maritime capabilities and improving trade resilience worldwide. Additionally, he unveiled the MAITRI logo (Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface) to simplify trade processes, cut down on bureaucratic hurdles, and speed up clearances, highlighting India’s dedication to enhancing the ease of doing business.

About One Nation-One Port Initiative (ONOP)

Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has introduced the ‘One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP)’, an initiative designed to standardize and streamline operations at India’s major ports. This initiative aims to eliminate inconsistencies in documentation and processes that have caused inefficiencies, higher costs, and operational delays.

Aim of One Nation-One Port Initiative (ONOP)

• ONOP is an initiative launched by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to standardize and streamline operations across the country’s major ports.
• It aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen India’s position in global trade.

Key Features of ONOP

Reduction in Documentation

• Container operation documents reduced by 33% (from 143 to 96)
• Bulk cargo documents were reduced by 29% (from 150 to 106).

Sagar Ankalan – Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI)

• A performance benchmarking tool to evaluate port efficiency and competitiveness, focusing on metrics like cargo handling and turnaround time.

MAITRI Digital Platform

• Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technologies to automate trade approvals and establish Virtual Trade Corridors (VTC) with countries such as the UAE, BIMSTEC and ASEAN nations.

Bharat Global Ports Consortium

• Aims to expand India’s maritime reach and strengthen supply chains.
• Focuses on port expansion, efficiency and innovation to enhance India’s global trade.

Green and Smart Port Infrastructure

• Promotion of sustainable practices, including low-carbon logistics and modernized port facilities, to reduce environmental impact.

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