Sarbananda Sonowal Takes Helm of Indian Maritime Sector Under PM Modi's Vision

Senior BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal has assumed charge as the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. Elected from Dibrugarh, Assam, he pledges to advance the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, positioning India as a leading global maritime power.

In a significant move, Sarbananda Sonowal, a senior BJP leader, has assumed charge as the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, an official statement announced on Tuesday.

Returning to a familiar portfolio, Sonowal, who has been elected from the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, took up his new responsibilities on Monday, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).

Highlighting the transformative progress of India's maritime sector over the past decade, Sonowal emphasized the ministry's role in driving forward the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. "We are committed to positioning India as the leading global maritime power," Sonowal declared in a tweet.

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