Is India's New Port Strategy BETTER Than China's? | SK Podcast Ep. 014

India's Port Revolution is About to CHANGE Everything | Ft. Sunil Paliwal IAS

Mr. Sunil Paliwal IAS on Ports Revolution, Vision 2047 & Cruise Tourism | SKP EP14

In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we host Mr. Sunil Paliwal (IAS), Chairman of Chennai Port Authority and one of the key leaders shaping India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.

From his early journey as an IIT graduate to becoming an IAS officer, Mr. Paliwal shares his incredible experience of managing India’s ports, developing large-scale infrastructure projects, and leading national programs like SagarMala and Maritime India Vision 2047.

He explains how India’s 12 major ports operate, the difference between government and private ports, how PPP models are revolutionizing port management, and how technology, startups, and green initiatives are shaping the future of India’s maritime trade.

This conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in infrastructure, governance, logistics, and the future of India’s global trade.

What You’ll Learn

How India’s port ecosystem actually works
The difference between government & private ports
Vision 2047 & the future of Indian ports
How startups and innovation are transforming logistics
India’s cruise tourism & shipbuilding opportunities

🎬 Timestamps

00:00 – Podcast Teaser
01:40 – Guest Intro – Mr. Sunil Paliwal
03:42 – Journey from IIT to IAS
06:04 – Early Career & District Experience
09:36 – How India’s Ports Actually Work
11:43 – 12 Major Ports & Their Role
14:04 – Govt vs Private Ports Explained
16:04 – PPP Model in Port Operations
17:57 – Vision 2047 – Ports of the Future
19:51 – India’s Port Capacity Growth
21:54 – How Ports Plan New Projects
24:00 – Why Capacity Readiness Matters
25:58 – Brownfield vs Greenfield Expansion
29:05 – Environmental Clearances & Safeguards
31:10 – India Maritime Week & Global Summit
34:20 – How to Attend India Maritime Week
36:27 – Port Connectivity & SagarMala Scheme
39:24 – What Makes Singapore More Efficient
41:13 – India’s Transshipment Revolution
42:55 – Great Nicobar – India’s New Mega Port
44:24 – Turnaround Time & Port Efficiency
47:36 – Key KPIs for Port Performance
49:15 – What Govt Can Learn from Private Ports
51:10 – India’s New Shipbuilding Push
53:38 – Port Industrial Zones & Logistics Parks
56:31 – Cruise Tourism & Port Development
59:52 – How Ports Make Money
01:02:39 – Simplifying Paperwork for SMEs
01:04:53 – One Nation, One Port Process
01:06:46 – Innovation Fund & Startups in Ports
01:09:34 – Indigenous Tech from IIT Madras
01:10:25 – Rapid Fire – Future of Indian Ports
01:15:16 – Opportunities for Small Entrepreneurs
01:16:33 – India’s Ports in 2047


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