Vadodara, July 27 -- Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara, which has been largely focused on logistics in the railway, aviation, and highway sectors, is now set to expand into the marine sector, encompassing shipping and ports.

"So far, this Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya has worked in the domain of railway, aviation, and highway logistics. We have now decided that the University will also add the marine and ports sector," Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the university's convocation ceremony.

A Centre of Excellence in bridge and tunnel engineering is also being set up, which will help students gain knowledge in this specialised domain, the minister said.

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