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A delegation from the maritime sector, led by Minister for Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, on the occasion of National Maritime Day.
Shri Gadkari pinned a flag on the lapel of the Prime Minister, to mark the occasion.
In the course of discussions, the Prime Minister remarked that India’s maritime heritage goes back nearly 5000 years, with the oldest known port being Lothal. He urged all stakeholders to work together to establish a world-class maritime museum, to showcase this glorious aspect of India’s history. The Prime Minister said India has great potential in the area of shipbuilding, and this must be pursued as part of the “Make in India” initiative.
Shri Gadkari briefed the Prime Minister on plans for skill development in the shipping sector.
[ Met a delegation from maritime sector. Talked about the vast potential in ship-building & on @makeinindia initiative pic.twitter.com/MUsil0bltz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2015
Maritime sector has a vital role in India’s progress & Government is strengthening the sector through innovative initiatives.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2015
Harnessing our demographic dividend, we are making every effort to enhance skill development initiatives in the maritime sector.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2015
About 2000 cadets of Indian Maritime University and its affiliates will receive financial assistance for On-Board Ship Training.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2015
Centre is incentivising a shift towards coastal & inland water transport. We also want to expand presence of IMU in coastal states.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2015
Sagarmala Project will go a long way in ensuring port-led development & make our coasts the gateway to our progress. http://t.co/PH2eG1cCB4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2015