Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said India's maritime sector is undergoing a digital renaissance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and stressed the digital initiatives under the ministry reflects Centre's commitment to transparency.
The Union minister inaugurated the IT Conclave on Thursday and launched the revamped DG Shipping website, Phase-1 rollout of the e-Samudra platform, and also released a comprehensive digital transformation vision document.
The redesigned DG Shipping website is now GIGW 3.0-compliant, featuring a multilingual, mobile-responsive interface to enhance accessibility for seafarers, shipowners, training institutes, and other stakeholders, the ministry said in a statement.
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According to a release, the flagship e-Samudra platform, a cloud-native system, aims to unify more than 60 maritime services under one digital roof. The first phase includes modules for chartering permissions and licenses, streamlining the process for vessel chartering approvals; the Ship Building Financial Assistance (SBFA) module to facilitate access to financial support and incentives; the Multi-Modal Transport Operator (MTO) module enabling digital registration and regulatory compliance; and a visitor access management system to enhance security through automation of access to DGS offices.
“These digital initiatives represent a paradigm shift in maritime governance. They reflect our commitment to transparency, efficiency, and innovation, aligned with the national vision for a technology-driven future," ,” said Union Minister Sonowal. He added, "These initiatives reflect our commitment to harnessing technology for transparency, efficiency, and global competitiveness, as we chart our course towards a Viksit Bharat.” The event also saw the rollout of a pilot AI-based digital examination system at MMD Noida.