Visakhapatnam, Nov. 12 -- Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday highlighted the growth and modernisation of India's maritime sector over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that improvements in infrastructure, digitisation and governance have strengthened the country's position among the leading maritime nations in the world.

Speaking in Visakhapatnam, Sonowal said the three sectors of ports, shipping and waterways had recorded significant progress since 2014, resulting in improved operational efficiency, increased cargo-handling capacity and better services for vessel owners and cargo handlers.

"For 12 years, since 2014, under the leadership of Prime...