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‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS)

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Launch & Objective

  • Launched by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during the International Day for Women in Maritime (Mumbai).
  • Aims to create a future-ready, gender-equitable maritime workforce.
  • Aligned with Government of India’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals.

Key Features of SMS Policy

  • Increased Women Participation: Target of 12% female representation in technical maritime roles by 2030.
  • Holistic Policy Approach:
    • Planning & Strategy
    • Training & Development
    • Research & Development
    • Governance & Compliance
    • Communications & Outreach
  • Focus Areas:
    • Empowerment & Leadership
    • Inclusivity & Equal Opportunity
    • Safety & Well-being
    • Skill Development & Retention

Maritime Gender Inclusion Achievements (2014–2024)

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  • Registered women seafarers increased from 1,699 (2015) to 14,255 (2024) — a 739% surge.
  • Women seafarers on ships rose from 341 (2014) to 2,557 (2024) — a 649% increase.
  • Financial assistance recipients: From 45 (2014–15) to 732 (2024–25).
  • Total of 2,989 women received assistance since 2014.
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Vision & Alignment

  • Supports Maritime India Vision 2030: Including the ‘Women in Seafarer’ programme.
  • Reinforces India’s commitment to IMO’s gender inclusion goals and UN SDGs.
  • Complements 2025 IMO theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”.

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