Union Minister Highlights Womens Key Role in Boosting Indias Maritime Strength

By: WE staff | Friday, 31 January 2025

• Union Minister Shantanu Thakur highlights women’s key role in strengthening India’s maritime strength.
• Logos and themes for “Sagar Mein Yog” Complete Wellness Programme and “Sagar Mein Samman” launched.

Shantanu Thakur, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, stressed on women’s invaluable contributions being crucial to bolster India’s maritime strength. He also praised women seafarers for their exceptional resilience and global excellence.

Union Minister, Shantanu made these remarks on Thursday during the launch of the official logos and themes for the “Sagar Mein Yog” Complete Wellness Programme and “Sagar Mein Samman” at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Mumbai. During the launch of the program, the Union Minister highlighted the strong link between yoga and India’s cultural heritage.

The program aims to foster respect and dignity, ensuring that women seafarers can advance their careers with pride and thrive in their roles. Primarily the initiative aims to celebrate and support female seafarers who face unique challenges while working far from home.

The Programme is designed to offer significant support to India’s nearly 3 lakh active seafarers, who face unique challenges working far from home. Shantanu highlighted that as global ambassadors, Indian seafarers represent the nation’s resilient spirit and maritime excellence.

“Sagar Mein Samman,” inspired by the Prime Minister’s Maritime India Vision 2030, is a transformative initiative dedicated to recognizing and empowering women in the maritime industry. “Sagar Mein Yog” stands as a symbol of our unwavering commitment to the holistic well-being of our seafarers before, during, and after their voyages.