Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 3rd Session of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation in Mumbai, highlighting India’s role in global maritime standards. The event, featuring delegates from over 30 countries, also introduced a Digital Ticketing Portal to promote lighthouse tourism and emphasized sustainable maritime initiatives under the Maritime India Vision 2030.
The Indian government has opened the PM GatiShakti portal to the private sector, allowing companies and researchers to access geospatial data for logistics and infrastructure improvement. Announced by Minister Piyush Goyal, this initiative includes 230 verified datasets, fostering innovation and enhancing operational efficiency across various sectors, including healthcare and agriculture.
Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary of MoES, launched the Marine Microbial Repository web portal during NIOT’s 31st Foundation Day in Chennai. He praised NIOT’s advancements in engineering, Blue Economy, and marine resource sustainability, highlighting the new BWTT-TF facility in Andhra Pradesh for testing Ballast Water Treatment Systems, enhancing maritime safety and environmental sustainability.
