Third IALA Council session opens in Mumbai; digital ticketing portal for lighthouse tourism launched
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on 9 December 2025 and launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism.
Summary
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on 9 December 2025 and launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism. The IALA Council session, held from 8 to 12 December and organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), brings together 42 IALA Council members and representatives from more than 30 countries. Discussions cover aids to navigation, e-Navigation, Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and maritime digitalisation.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 December 2025 (session 8–12 December)
- Venue
- Mumbai
- Body
- IALA Council, 3rd Session
- Organiser
- DGLL, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Participation
- 42 Council members, 30+ countries
- Launched
- Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian city hosted the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
PIB 2200943: the 3rd Session of the IALA Council was held in Mumbai from 8 to 12 December 2025.
Which body organised the 3rd IALA Council session in India, at which a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism was launched?
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Correct answer: C — Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
PIB 2200943: the IALA Council session was organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.