Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said India’s maritime sector is scaling its priorities from infrastructure expansion and digital innovation to green and sustainable shipping under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Inaugurating the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) here, he said that PM Modi’s leadership placed India beyond a key maritime nation to a trusted contributor to global standards, safety and cooperation.

The Union Minister also launched the Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism, marking a major step toward digital visitor services for improved access to 75 lighthouse destinations across India.

He noted that all lighthouses in In

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