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National Maritime Day Special

Considerable work is
underway to enhance

efficiency and
connectivity. We are

Maritime Economy integrating our ports with
coastal economic zones,
port-based smart cities,

India’s Economic and industrial parks. This

Power Flows will increase industrial
Through the Sea investment and encourage
global manufacturing
India’s economic power flows through the activity near the port.
seas. Nearly 95 percent of India’s trade by
volume and around 70 percent by value is Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
carried through maritime routes.

60% Furthermore,

nearly 80 million
of the country’s people depend precedented impetus to the blue economy.
GDP comes from on the sea for India is engaged in port-led development
coastal states. their livelihoods. under Sagarmala and is rapidly moving
towards harnessing the full potential of its
of maritime By oceans under the Maritime Vision. Prime
trade is 2047 Minister Narendra Modi recently said, “India
10% controlled by the target is
India. to triple it. has a rich maritime heritage. Our fishermen
and our ancient port cities are emblematic
of this heritage. Bhavnagar, Saurashtra, is
a prime example. To preserve this heritage
India is the world’s second-largest fish
producer, accounting for 8% of global for future generations and showcase our po-
production. tential to the world, a magnificent maritime
museum is being built in Lothal. It will be the
largest maritime museum in the world.” Like
India’s fisheries the Statue of Unity, this will become the new
sector supports identity of India.”
the livelihoods
of approximately
30 million people ASSUMING GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
and contributes IN THE MARITIME SECTOR
significantly to New India is achieving its goals ahead of
exports. schedule. India is achieving significant success

in achieving the targets set 11 years ago for

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