Shipbuilding potential must be used under 'Make in India': PM Modi
India has great potential in the area of shipbuilding, and this must be pursued as part of the 'Make in India' initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
By PTI | Updated:
NEW DELHI: India has great potential in the area of shipbuilding, and this must be pursued as part of the ' Make in India' initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.
He made the remarks when a delegation from the maritime sector, led by Minister for Shipping Nitin Gadkari, called on him on the occasion of National Maritime Day.
In the course of discussions, the Prime Minister remarked that India's maritime heritage goes back nearly 5000 years, with the oldest known port being Lothal, a PMO statement said.
He urged all stakeholders to work together to establish a world-class maritime museum, to showcase this glorious aspect of India's history, it added.
Gadkari briefed the Prime Minister on plans for skill development in the shipping sector.
He made the remarks when a delegation from the maritime sector, led by Minister for Shipping Nitin Gadkari, called on him on the occasion of National Maritime Day.
In the course of discussions, the Prime Minister remarked that India's maritime heritage goes back nearly 5000 years, with the oldest known port being Lothal, a PMO statement said.
He urged all stakeholders to work together to establish a world-class maritime museum, to showcase this glorious aspect of India's history, it added.
Gadkari briefed the Prime Minister on plans for skill development in the shipping sector.
Start a SIP with as low as ₹500 with ET Money App!
Download
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
Related Articles
Altos Computing unveils 'Make-in-India' AI servers
Economictimes.com & PTI
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to make India a manufacturing hub, the government is aggressively pushing PM's pet 'Make in India' initiative in Hannover.
'Make in India', the flagship programme of the government to develop and market India to global investors has been decided as the theme for participation at the Hannover Messe 2015 fair.
Image by: Make in India
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to make India a manufacturing hub, the government is aggressively pushing PM's pet 'Make in India' initiative in Hannover.
'Make in India', the flagship programme of the government to develop and market India to global investors has been decided as the theme for participation at the Hannover Messe 2015 fair.
Image by: Make in India
