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#118 Celebrating Women’s Day at Pondicherry Maritime Academy

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Celebrating Women’s Day at Pondicherry Maritime Academy: Honoring Strength, Resilience, and Progress Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women, advocating for gender equality, and inspiring future generations. At Pondicherry Maritime Academy, this special occasion is marked with great enthusiasm, as we honor the contributions of women in the maritime industry and beyond. The Theme of Women’s Day 2024 Each year, International Women’s Day embraces a theme that resonates with the ongoing journey towards gender equality. The theme for 2024 is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity, empowering women in all fields, and ensuring equal opportunities for all. At Pondicherry Maritime Academy, we stand by this vision, encouraging more women to break barriers and pursue careers in the maritime sector, a field historically dominated by men. Celebrating Women...

#117 The Coastal Shipping Industry in India

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  "The country's coastal economy is being strengthened through the Sagarmala programme,           wherein along with modernization of old ports, new ones are being built. We believe that our     Ports are gateways to development. Therefore the government has launched the Sagarmala     programme to modernize the connectivity and infrastructure on the coast”                                                                                     - Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduction ______________________________________________________     The Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote port-led development in the country by taking advantage of ...