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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem.

While addressing at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Kamarajar Port trust in Chennai, Minister said by 2047, India will be among the top ten maritime nations in the world. He said the port marked a significant step in decongesting Chennai Port by fostering efficient coal handling with possibilities of future expansion. 

Besides, Sonowal pointed out that the timely implementation of infrastructural projects taken up by the Shipping Ministry has led to faster completion of flagship programmes, and noted that quality has also been a focus area when development projects are rolled out.