India celebrates National Maritime Day to highlight the importance of its maritime sector and blue economy. The government’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 aims to transform India into a global maritime hub through sustainable growth, infrastructure expansion, and enhanced trade capabilities.

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• Blue Economy means sustainable use of ocean resources for growth and livelihoods.
• India has over 7,500 km coastline and vast maritime potential.
• Maritime sector crucial for trade, energy security and economic development.
• Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 is long-term roadmap for sector growth.
• Focus on port-led development, logistics, shipbuilding and skill development.
• Plan includes over 300 initiatives across ports, shipping and waterways.
• Promotes green shipping, hydrogen fuel and sustainable maritime practices.
• Aims to boost inland waterways, coastal shipping and multimodal logistics.
• Supports job creation, tourism, fisheries and coastal community development.
• Goal is to make India a leading global maritime power by 2047.