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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship under the Skill India Mission (SIM) is implementing various training initiatives aimed at enhancing skills in the maritime sector. These programs cover roles such as Documentation Assistant and Marine Capture Fisherman, with significant participation from Kasaragod district in Kerala. The Directorate General of
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has introduced measures to create employment opportunities in the maritime sector through training initiatives and infrastructure development. These include onboard training berths and the expansion of National Waterways aimed at boosting cargo movement, which saw a significant increase over the past decade. The
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the significance of the maritime sector at a MoU exchange event between the University of Delhi and the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity. This collaboration aims to boost education, research, and skill development in India's maritime industry to support national growth and
Maritime Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the advancements in India's maritime sector during his address at the Maritime Leaders Conclave in Mumbai. He emphasized the importance of 2025 for the sector, discussed next-generation reforms, and celebrated the historical changes in India's ports over the past 11 years.
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Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, emphasized the connection between India's economic growth and its energy and maritime sectors during the 'Revitalizing India’s Maritime Manufacturing Conference'. He highlighted India's increasing energy consumption, the importance of shipping for trade, and
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy organized a seminar on the impact of cyber attacks on the maritime sector, focusing on national security and international relations. Key discussions highlighted the importance of cybersecurity, the need for collaboration among stakeholders, and the identification of vulnerabilities in the maritime digital ecosystem. The event featured panel
Maritime Sector
On September 19, 2025, a significant MoU exchange ceremony in Bhavnagar marked a pivotal moment for India's maritime sector, securing over ₹66,000 crore in investments. The agreements, involving 27 MoUs, aim to enhance shipbuilding, port infrastructure, and sustainable transport solutions, creating 1.5 lakh jobs and positioning
Maritime Sector
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal announced at the Indian Maritime University convocation that India ranks among the top three global suppliers of seafarers, with a workforce of over 300,000. He highlighted the significant growth and modernization of India's maritime sector, which has created diverse employment opportunities and
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The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated India's first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). This initiative aims to convert 90% of JNPA's 600-truck fleet to electric vehicles by 2026, enhancing sustainable
shipbuilding
The Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Rs.69,725 crore package aimed at revitalizing India's shipbuilding and maritime sector. This initiative includes a four-pillar approach to enhance domestic capacity, improve financing, and promote shipyard development. Key components include the extension of the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme until
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The Indian Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Rs.69,725 crore package aimed at revitalizing the shipbuilding and maritime sector through a four-pillar approach. This includes extending the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme until 2036, establishing a Maritime Development Fund, and implementing the Shipbuilding Development Scheme to enhance domestic capacity to
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on September 20, 2025, to participate in the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore in Bhavnagar, focusing on sectors such as maritime, LNG