New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Stating that India is an emerging maritime power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said its prosperity is also very dependent on the sea.
Spelling out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision ‘SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region), Mr Singh said, “The oceans are the lifelines of not only our country, but also global prosperity. Safe, protected and clean seas provide economic opportunities for our nation building. India is an emerging maritime power, and our prosperity is also very dependent on the sea.”
Being a responsible maritime power, Oceans are priority of the government, he added.