The e-Samudra digital platform, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with: |ForumIAS

[A] Maritime domain awareness and coastal surveillance by the Indian Coast Guard

[B] Digital transformation and integration of maritime services under the Directorate General of Shipping

[C] Digital management of fisheries and marine resources by the Ministry of Fisheries

[D] Integrated management of cargo operations at major ports by the Indian Ports Authority

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Digital transformation and integration of maritime services under the Directorate General of Shipping

e-Samudra is launched as a digital platform of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aimed at unifying maritime services on a single digital platform. It is not an Indian Coast Guard MDA platform.

Source: PIB