ONE
NATION-ONE PORT PROCESS (ONOP): ECONOMY
NEWS: arbananda Sonowal
unveils ‘One Nation-One Port’ to enhance efficiency with ease of doing business
WHAT’S
IN THE NEWS?
The One Nation-One Port
Process (ONOP) initiative aims to standardize and streamline
port operations across India's major ports by reducing
bureaucratic delays, cutting costs, and enhancing efficiency. It promotes digitization, inter-agency
coordination, and simplified documentation to align Indian
ports with global standards and support the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
One
Nation-One Port Process (ONOP): Transforming India's Port Operations
Introduction
The Union Minister for Ports,
Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has launched the One Nation-One
Port Process (ONOP) initiative. This initiative aims to standardize and
streamline port operations across all major ports in India. By reducing
inefficiencies, cutting down costs, and improving trade efficiency, ONOP will
play a significant role in strengthening India's maritime sector and global
trade position.
Objectives
of One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP)
- Standardization of
Port Procedures
- Establishes uniform regulations, processes,
and documentation across all major ports in India.
- Brings consistency to port operations and
enhances coordination among stakeholders.
- Reducing
Bureaucratic Delays
- Eliminates redundant and time-consuming
procedures that slow down cargo handling.
- Improves ease of doing business by making port
operations more efficient.
- Cost Reduction
- By reducing delays and optimizing processes,
ONOP minimizes operational costs for shipping companies and traders.
- Makes India’s port sector more financially
sustainable and competitive.
- Enhancing Global Competitiveness
- Aligns Indian port operations with
international best practices to facilitate smooth global trade.
- Ensures Indian ports remain attractive to
global shipping and logistics companies.
Key
Features of One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP)
- Simplified
Documentation
- Reduction in the number of documents required
for port operations:
- Container operation documents reduced by 33%
(from 143 to 96).
- Bulk cargo documents reduced by 29% (from 150
to 106).
- Streamlining documentation eases port
clearance processes and reduces paperwork for businesses.
- Inter-Agency
Coordination
- Standardized port operations ensure better
collaboration between various regulatory and port-related agencies.
- Coordination with:
- Immigration authorities for smoother entry
and exit of vessels.
- Port Health Organisation (PHO) for ensuring
health and safety regulations are followed.
- Port Authorities to synchronize port
management and cargo handling.
- Digitization and
Automation
- Encourages paperless trade through digital
platforms, reducing dependency on manual paperwork.
- Enables real-time tracking of cargo, ensuring
better efficiency and transparency in supply chains.
- Enhances port security and management through
integrated digital monitoring systems.
- Support for Maritime
Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
- ONOP aligns with India's long-term Maritime
Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which aims to:
- Promote sustainable and efficient port
infrastructure.
- Ensure transparency and uniformity in port
management.
- Optimize resources and enhance the overall performance
of Indian ports.
Conclusion
The One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP) is a transformative step towards
modernizing India's ports by reducing inefficiencies, improving trade
facilitation, and aligning with international standards. By simplifying
procedures, digitizing processes, and improving inter-agency coordination, ONOP
strengthens India's maritime infrastructure and boosts its global trade
position. Additionally, it lays a strong foundation for India’s Maritime Amrit
Kaal Vision 2047, ensuring long-term sustainability and efficiency in port
operations.
Source:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2106662