New Delhi, April 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country's maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India's progress and prosperity. In his message to mark the National Maritime Day, PM Modi said, "We recall India's rich maritime history and the role played by this sector in nation-building. "
The Prime Minister said India was a recognised sea power in earlier times, but the maritime sector was ignored in the period after independence. However, during the last 10 years New India has achieved several new milestones in the maritime sector and the Government is continuously working to strengthen the country's maritime ecosystem.
PM Modi pointed out that ...