Guwahati: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates roadshow on Global Maritime India Summit 2023
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a roadshow on the Global Maritime India Summit, 2023 (GMIS) in Guwahati today.
Pitching the role of GMIS, 2023, the Union Minister highlighted how the role of inland waterways has evolved as an alternative mode of transportation, especially under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said, inland waterways are strengthening the growth of the Indian economy. Mr. Sonowal mentioned that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the inland waterways sector has received a tremendous boost as the Government has invested 5200 crores rupees since 2014.