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Women's engagement in India's maritime sector has increased by 340% since 2020, according to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, underscoring the government's commitment to an inclusive and future-ready workforce. He stated that programs like "Sagar Mein Samman" are promoting dignity, inclusiveness, and leadership chances for women in maritime professions while speaking at the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi. He stated that the rise is in line with India's larger marine vision, which is focused on social empowerment, labor diversity, and economic prosperity. Sonowal further emphasized that, under frameworks like SAGAR and MAHASAGAR, the "human element" continues to be crucial to India's marine strategy, fostering regional cooperation, sustainability, security, and fair progress for everyone in the Indian Ocean Region.

Source: IBEF

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