‘Yeh Dil Maange More’: Piyush Goyal on India’s Maritime Vision, Sagarmala and seafarer training

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has outlined India’s maritime ambitions during his visit to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, saying the country must continue striving for greater growth and improvement. Goyal highlighted the Sagarmala programme and India’s efforts to expand its maritime ecosystem. He also spoke about plans for a maritime institute of excellence in Mumbai, being developed through a public-private partnership involving the Government of Maharashtra and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The proposed institution aims to train highly skilled seafarers for the global shipping industry. Goyal said India could expand its contribution to the international maritime workforce by developing the skills of young Indians.