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Modi recalled India's glorious maritime history on National Maritime Day and highlighted the importance of the maritime sector to India's economic growth
Photo Credit : PM Modi/ Twitter
In the last 8 years, the government has focussed on port-led development which is essential for economic growth and building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Modi recalled India's glorious maritime history on National Maritime Day and highlighted the importance of the maritime sector to India's economic growth.
In a thread of tweets, PM Modi wrote, "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 also emphasised that the central government is taking adequate care to ensure the marine ecosystem and diversity.
"While we are leveraging the maritime sector for economic progress and building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, we are also taking adequate care to ensure the marine ecosystem and diversity which India is proud of is safeguarded," he said.