In November 2020, the Union Ministry of Shipping was renamed as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. This change was made to broaden the scope of the ministry and better reflect its various functions encompassing ports, shipping, and inland waterways.
Ministry of Shipping has been renamed as
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021 · Topic: The Council of Ministers (Role and Functions of the Council of Ministers/Cabinet)
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Answer: D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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