The Indian government is set to introduce the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, aiming to revamp the 118-year-old Indian Ports Act. The proposed bill will make ports more accountable to the central government by mandating incident reporting for pollution threats and outlining 23 violations as criminal offenses, such as non-payment of port fees and safety breaches. Additionally, the bill will enforce substantial penalties and necessitate data integration with central systems to enhance transparency and efficiency in port operations. This move signifies a crucial step towards modernizing and streamlining India’s port infrastructure to meet the growing demands of international trade and maritime industry standards.