Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the number of Indian seafarers had more than doubled — from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh — placing India among the top three nations globally.

xMumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious Rs 70,000-crore investment plan to strengthen India’s shipbuilding industry, infrastructure and employment generation in the maritime sector. Addressing the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chairing the Global Maritime CEO Forum during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 at Mumbai’s NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mr. Modi said India was ready to serve as the “steady lighthouse” for the world amid turbulent global seas.

Highlighting the transformation of the maritime sector over the past decade, the Prime Minister said the number of Indian seafarers had more t

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