<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to strengthen port-led development through the Sagarmala programme and 'Nari Shakti' in the maritime sector were showcased in the Republic Day tableau of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.</p>.<p>The flagship programme of the ministry has helped reduce turn-around time, thereby increasing the cargo handling efficiency at ports.</p>.<p>The front portion of the tableau portrayed the commitment of the ministry to provide opportunities to women.</p>.<p>There has been an 1,100 per cent increase in the number of women seafarers over the last nine years, according to an official statement.</p>.<p>This symbolises 'Nari Shakti' driving the blue economy, which is the core of the 'Sagar-Samman' initiative of the ministry.</p>.<p>The centre part of the tableau showcased achievements of port efficiency and capacity augmentation through port modernisation initiatives under the Sagarmala programme.</p>.<p>This has led to doubling of capacity at major ports from 800 MTPA to 1,617 MTPA, the statement said.</p>.<p>Indian ports have achieved a turn-around time on par with global standards by adopting new technology and modernisation.</p>.<p>It said against a turn-around time of four to five days a few years ago, it stands at 0.9 days today.</p>.<p>The rear portion of the tableau highlighted the initiatives of the ministry towards development of lighthouses and cruise tourism. This is in line with the Swadesh Darshan scheme.</p>.<p>Under the 'Amrit Kaal Vision 2047', the port-led industrialisation initiative aimed at developing industrial clusters in and around ports is expected to drive the economy, bringing about a reduction in overall logistic cost.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to strengthen port-led development through the Sagarmala programme and 'Nari Shakti' in the maritime sector were showcased in the Republic Day tableau of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.</p>.<p>The flagship programme of the ministry has helped reduce turn-around time, thereby increasing the cargo handling efficiency at ports.</p>.<p>The front portion of the tableau portrayed the commitment of the ministry to provide opportunities to women.</p>.<p>There has been an 1,100 per cent increase in the number of women seafarers over the last nine years, according to an official statement.</p>.<p>This symbolises 'Nari Shakti' driving the blue economy, which is the core of the 'Sagar-Samman' initiative of the ministry.</p>.<p>The centre part of the tableau showcased achievements of port efficiency and capacity augmentation through port modernisation initiatives under the Sagarmala programme.</p>.<p>This has led to doubling of capacity at major ports from 800 MTPA to 1,617 MTPA, the statement said.</p>.<p>Indian ports have achieved a turn-around time on par with global standards by adopting new technology and modernisation.</p>.<p>It said against a turn-around time of four to five days a few years ago, it stands at 0.9 days today.</p>.<p>The rear portion of the tableau highlighted the initiatives of the ministry towards development of lighthouses and cruise tourism. This is in line with the Swadesh Darshan scheme.</p>.<p>Under the 'Amrit Kaal Vision 2047', the port-led industrialisation initiative aimed at developing industrial clusters in and around ports is expected to drive the economy, bringing about a reduction in overall logistic cost.</p>