Efforts should be made to make India world leader in maritime infra: Sonowal

New Delhi:  Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that efforts should be made to make India a world leader in maritime infrastructure. He also flagged off Maritime Awareness Walkathon on the occasion of 'National Maritime Day' on Wednesday. The Ports, Shipping, and Waterways minister also appreciated the tremendous contribution made by women seafarers, among others.

Sonowal highlights importance of maritime sector

According to an official statement, he highlighted the importance of the maritime sector for India's economic growth. "We have to work hard to make shipping a fast-growing sector so that India can become a world leader in maritime infrastructure as well as a lead player in the maritime economy," Sonowal said.

Home Minister Amit Shah in a tweet greeted seafarers and the maritime community on National Maritime Day. "Be it handling billions of tons of cargo or building vessels of global standards- with their efforts, India scales new heights realising PM's vision of port-led development," he said.

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