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In a crucial push for self-sufficiency in the maritime sector, the government has stepped up efforts to strengthen India’s shipping capabilities amid emerging developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global maritime energy corridor.
The high-level inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, focused on building a robust and future-proof maritime ecosystem to protect domestic supply chains.
Published – 29 Apr 2026 22:11 IST




