New Delhi, July 6 -- Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday reviewed the progress of the Indian Maritime University (IMU), with the Ministry highlighting the expansion of India's maritime education ecosystem over the past 12 years.

The IMU has emerged among the world's leading maritime universities while strengthening industry partnerships, research, innovation and workforce development in line with the country's long-term maritime ambitions.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, IMU has evolved from a predominantly classroom-based institution into a modern maritime university with a strong emphasis on research, innovation and indus...