Explaining the importance of the maritime sector to India’s economic growth, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that for the past eight years the Indian government has focused on port-led development that is critical to economic growth and building Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He also emphasized that the Government of India is caring enough to ensure the marine eco-system and diversity.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Today, on National Maritime Day we recall our glorious maritime history and highlight the importance of the maritime sectortowards India’s economic growth. In the past eight yearsour maritime sector has scalednew heights and contributed to the boosting trade and commerce activities.”
“Inthe past eight years the Indian government has focused on port-led development that includes increasing port capacity and making existing systems more efficient. Waterways are being used to ensure that Indian products have access to new markets. While we use the maritime sector for economic development and the construction of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, we are also careful to ensure that the maritime eco-system and diversity of which India is proud is protected”.
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