PM Modi emphasises strengthening maritime sector, ports on National Maritime Day

ANI April 5, 2025 190 views

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated National Maritime Day by highlighting India's strategic maritime potential and development. He emphasized the government's significant achievements in expanding port infrastructure and connectivity over the past decade. Modi underscored the historical importance of maritime trade in India's economic growth and global positioning. The celebration marks the historic voyage of S.S. Loyalty in 1919, symbolizing India's maritime legacy and future aspirations.

"Ports for Prosperity and ports for progress have been changing the maritime landscape of the region." - PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of National Maritime Day, emphasised the strengthening of the maritime sector and ports in the country.

Key Points

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Government doubled port capacity in last decade

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Developed 1000 km of new port connectivity roads

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Modernizing coastal shipping infrastructure

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Emphasizing maritime sector's role in national growth

Taking to the social media platform X on Saturday, PM Modi highlighted India's rich maritime history and its importance in the country's development.

PM Modi recalled the vital role of the maritime sector in nation-building and reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening this sector and the nation's ports to advance India.

"Today, on National Maritime Day, we recall India's rich maritime history and the role played by this sector in nation-building. We will continue to strengthen the maritime sector and our ports for India's progress," he said.

In a video message accompanying the post, PM Modi said that in the past decade, the government has doubled the country's port capacity and developed over 1000 km of new roads for port connectivity.

"We have worked regularly to strengthen India's maritime ecosystem. In the last decade, we have doubled the port capacity of India and developed 1,000 km of new roads to improve port connectivity," he said.

The Prime Minister also mentioned initiatives like "Ports for Prosperity" and "Ports for Progress", which have contributed to changing the maritime landscape in the region and added that India is also modernising its coastal shipping infrastructure.

"Ports for Prosperity and ports for progress have been changing the maritime landscape of the region. India is also modernising its coastal shipping mode... History has witnessed that whenever India has had a strong maritime capability, the country as well as the world has benefitted," PM Modi added.

On April 5, 1919, for the first time, the Indian company Scindia Steam Navigation Company Limited's ship namely S.S. Loyalty went from India to London to trade. In its memory, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways celebrates April 5, every year as National Maritime Day.

National Maritime Day is dedicated to the pivotal role of maritime trade in the development of the Indian economy and its strategic location in global trade.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great to see focus on our maritime sector! India has so much untapped potential in this area. The port infrastructure improvements are really showing results. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the progress, I hope environmental concerns are also being addressed with all this port development. Coastal ecosystems are fragile and need protection too.
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Amit S.
My grandfather worked in the shipping industry. He would be so proud to see India finally giving maritime the attention it deserves! The historical context in this article was fascinating.
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Sunita R.
Doubled port capacity in 10 years? That's impressive! But I wonder how this benefits ordinary citizens beyond trade numbers. Would love to see more local job creation stories.
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Vikram P.
The "Ports for Prosperity" initiative sounds promising. India's geographic position gives us such an advantage in maritime trade - glad we're finally capitalizing on it!
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Neha T.
Didn't know about the S.S. Loyalty story! Always good to learn about our maritime history. More awareness programs like this would be great for students. âš“

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