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Sagar Samriddhi

  • 13 Jun 2023

Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched 'Sagar Samriddhi,' an online dredging monitoring system.

Objective: To accelerate the 'Waste to Wealth' initiative of the Government

About ‘Sagar Samriddhi’

  • Developed by NTCPWC: The 'Sagar Samriddhi' online dredging monitoring system has been developed by the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC), which serves as the technological arm of MoPSW.
  • Improved Technology and Features: This new system offers significant improvements over the old Draft & Loading Monitor (DLM) system. It facilitates synergy among multiple input reports, including daily dredging reports and pre/post dredging survey data, to generate real-time dredging reports.
  • System Adoption: Currently, the 'Sagar Samriddhi' system has been adopted by Cochin Port and Mumbai Port, where it is fully operational. On the other hand, New Mangalore Port and Deendayal Port are currently running the system on a trial basis to evaluate its effectiveness and benefits.
  • The implementation of this system aligns with the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and the Make in India campaign, reinforcing the government's commitment to these initiatives.

Capabilities of ‘Sagar Samriddhi’

  1. Real time dredging progress report.
  2. Daily and monthly progress Visualisation.
  3. Dredger performance and downtime monitoring.
  4. Easy location track data with snapshot of loading, unloading and idle time.

Dredging Guidelines for Major Ports

  • In 2021, the MoPSW issued the 'Dredging Guidelines for Major Ports' to address the need for essential technical investigation during dredging projects. These guidelines provided a comprehensive procedure for planning, preparation, technical investigations, dredged material management, and estimating the cost of dredging. Their aim was to assist major ports in formulating dredging projects and ensuring timely completion.
  • Addendum to Dredging Guidelines: In March 2023, the Ministry issued an addendum to the Dredging Guidelines for Major Ports. This addendum incorporated a necessary provision in the bidding documents for the disposal of dredged material.
  • Waste to Wealth: By including this provision, the Ministry aimed to reduce the cost of dredging through the concept of 'Waste to Wealth.' The addendum outlined a wide range of beneficial uses for dredged material, such as engineering purposes in construction and environmental enhancement like beach nourishment. These measures were introduced to bring down the overall cost of dredging operations.