GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 5th April. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday recalled India’s glorious maritime history on National Maritime Day.
Stating the importance of the maritime sector towards India’s economic growth, PM Modi said that in the last 8 years Government of India has focussed on port-led development which is essential for economic growth and building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
The Prime Minister also emphasized that the Government of India is taking adequate care to ensure the marine ecosystem and diversity.
PM Modi said, “Today, on National Maritime Day we recall our glorious maritime history and highlight the importance of the maritime sector towards India’s economic growth. In the last 8 years our maritime sector has scaled new heights and contributed to boosting trade and commercial activities.”
He added, “In the last 8 years the Government of India has focussed on port-led development which includes expanding port capacities and making the existing systems even more efficient. Waterways are being harnessed to ensure Indian products get access to new markets.”
“While we are leveraging the maritime sector for economic progress and building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat, we are also taking adequate care to ensure the marine ecosystem and diversity which India is proud of is safeguarded,” he further added.
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