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PM recalls India’s Maritime Heritage on National Maritime Day

PM recalls India's Maritime Heritage on National Maritime Day

05 Apr, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recalled India's rich maritime heritage and acknowledged the invaluable contribution of all those associated with the sector.

Shri Modi stated that the dedication of individuals in the maritime sector strengthens the nation's economy, trade and connectivity.

The Prime Minister further reaffirmed the government's commitment to harness the immense potential of the maritime sector for ensuring a prosperous future for the nation.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

"On National Maritime Day, we recall India's maritime heritage and the invaluable contribution of all those associated with this sector. Their dedication strengthens our economy, trade and connectivity.

We will continue to harness the immense potential of our maritime sector for a prosperous future."

On National Maritime Day, we recall India's maritime heritage and the invaluable contribution of all those associated with this sector. Their dedication strengthens our economy, trade and connectivity.

We will continue to harness the immense potential of our maritime sector for… pic.twitter.com/b9Uae4alCs

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 5, 2026
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