The new digital platform was inaugurated by Sarbananda
Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as part of the
government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen digital governance and enhance
stakeholder engagement. Developed in
accordance with DBIM 3.0 and GIGW 3.0 standards, the redesigned
website features a modern and intuitive user interface, enabling users to
access information more efficiently across devices. One
of the key highlights of the platform is the integration of BHASHINI, the Government of India’s
AI-powered language translation platform, which provides multilingual support
to improve accessibility for users across the country. The website also
incorporates a mobile-first responsive design, enhanced search functionality,
simplified navigation, improved security features and greater accessibility.
Users can conveniently access a wide range of services, including tenders,
recruitment notifications, vacancies, circulars and other official updates
through a single digital interface. The
revamped portal is expected to provide a seamless experience for citizens,
industry stakeholders, investors and businesses associated with the inland
waterways sector while supporting the government’s vision of transparent,
efficient and technology-driven public service delivery. The
launch marks another step in the digital transformation of India’s maritime and
inland waterways ecosystem, making information and essential services more
accessible to users nationwide.