India Unveils Port Performance Index, Maritime Digital Reforms to Boost Global Competitiveness

• Launch of the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 plus four digital governance initiatives by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to benchmark port efficiency and enable paperless maritime governance.
• Rolled out at JNPA's 37th Foundation Day, Mumbai, 29 May 2026 by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
• UPSC relevance: links Sagarmala, Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, PM Gati Shakti, Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling — high-yield for GS-III (Infrastructure, Economy).