Name of Shipping Ministry to be changed soon: PM Narendra Modi
November 08, 2020
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said, the name of Ministry of Shipping will be changed to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
He said, ‘we are going to take another big step. We are going to change the name of Ministry of Shipping to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.’
‘We are expanding it. In developed economies, at most places, Shipping ministry is also responsible for ports and waterways. With more clarity in name, there will be more clarity in the tasks of the ministry too,’ the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister was speaking at virtual inauguration of Hazira – Ghogha RoPax ferry service in Gujarat.
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