New Delhi, July 21 -- No major port in the country has been privatised in the last 10 years, with the government retaining ownership of land and core port assets while allowing private participation in the development and operation of terminals through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Tuesday.

The government said the 12 major ports in the country are under the control of the Government of India. While Kamarajar Port is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chennai Port Authority, the remaining 11 major ports are governed by the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.

The Ministry said major ports provide common infrastructure and regulatory oversight, while specified berths and terminals ...