Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal said, “India is emerging as a world leader in the maritime sector.” He assured to work for the development of shipping, ports seafarers training,and ultimately emerging as a world leader in the maritime sector, said Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in a statement. Sonowal recalled the vision of the Prime Minister, which has been embodied in the Maritime India Vision 2030 launched by him in March 2021. Sonowal said, “India is one of the largest seafarer supplying nation and our seafarers are in great demand internationally.” He expressed hope that the stakeholders would take appropriate measures to address the issues raised in the report.