Sarbananda Sonowal launches 'Sagar Samriddhi' online dredging monitoring system

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In a significant move to accelerate the 'Waste to Wealth' initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Sagar Samriddhi' online dredging monitoring system on 12 June.

About 'Sagar Samriddhi' online dredging monitoring system

• This will help in making the seas and port clean. With this, real time information on dredging will be available.

• This system has been developed by National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) the technological arm of MoPSW. 

• The new technology Draft and Loading Monitor (DLM) system is a significant improvement over the older system.

• The 'Sagar Samriddhi' monitoring system aims to bring synergy among various input reports, including the daily dredging report and pre and post dredging survey data.

• By integrating and processing these reports, the system can generate real-time dredging reports, providing valuable insights and information.

Capabilities of ‘Sagar Samriddhi’

• Real time dredging progress report

• Daily and monthly progress Visualisation

• Dredger performance and downtime monitoring

• Easy location track data with snapshot of loading, unloading and idle time

National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC)

• NTCPWC was established under the Sagarmala program of MoPSW at IIT Madras with a total investment of Rs 77 crore.

• It was inaugurated on 24 April 2023 by Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

• It aims to enable research and development for the maritime sector, while enabling solutions towards achieving the goal of building a strong maritime industry in the country.