{"id":217423,"date":"2022-12-06T21:27:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=217423"},"modified":"2022-12-06T21:27:13","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:57:13","slug":"answered-discuss-the-need-for-a-comprehensive-maritime-vision-and-articulating-it-into-a-national-strategy-for-maritime-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-discuss-the-need-for-a-comprehensive-maritime-vision-and-articulating-it-into-a-national-strategy-for-maritime-security\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Discuss the need for a comprehensive \u201cmaritime vision\u201d and articulating it into a \u201cNational Strategy for Maritime Security\u201d."},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"616\"><strong>Introduction:\u00a0<\/strong>Contextual introduction.<br \/>\n<strong>Body:\u00a0<\/strong>Explain the need for a comprehensive \u201cmaritime vision\u201d and articulating it into a \u201cNational Strategy for Maritime Security\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>: Write a way forward.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>India comprises a significant size maritime sector with 12 Major and 200+ Non-Major Ports situated along its 7500 km long coastline and a vast network of navigable waterways. The country\u2019s maritime sector plays a crucial role in its overall trade and growth, with 95% of the country\u2019s trade volume and 65% of the trade value being undertaken through maritime transport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need for a comprehensive maritime vision:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop best-in-class Port infra structure:<\/strong> The 12 Major Indian Ports have witnessed just about -4 % CAGR growth in overall cargo traffic over last 5 years. Given the evolving global shipping market, India needs to upgrade its port infrastructure to increase its market share.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost Competitiveness:<\/strong> The overall logistics cost in India is higher than best-in-class benchmarks, primarily as a result of larger hinterland distances and higher unit costs. To be globally competitive, the India Ports must drive mechanization and adoption of technology to improve productivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhance Logistics Efficiency: <\/strong>With an aim to achieve ~5% share in world exports, India\u2019s exports need to grow aggressively in next 5 to 10 years and it is imperative for Indian Ports to strengthen maritime capabilities and improve ease of doing business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inland Waterways:<\/strong> is imperative to increase share of the country\u2019s inland waterways as they are highly economical and an eco-friendly mode of transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote Ocean, Coastal and River Cruise Sector:<\/strong> The Indian cruise industry is growing at over -3 5 % due to multiple government interventions in the last 3 years. Over the next decade, the Indian cruise market has the potential to increase by eight times driven by rising demand and disposable incomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The ship\u2019s major systems<\/strong>, including gas-turbine engines, guns, missiles and radars, are <strong>imported<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foreign origin of aviation-related facilities<\/strong>such as workshops, aircraft lifts, arrestor-wires and landing-aids, vital for flying operations.<\/li>\n<li>The case for<strong> IAC-2 remains in indeterminate state <\/strong>even as China awaits the third ship in its carrier-building programme and envisions a carrier-led Indian Ocean task force.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the half-century since the Bangladesh War, our navy has emerged as a compact but potent and professional force. The navy\u2019s role must be spelt out, and its force architecture defined as well as funded, accordingly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction:\u00a0Contextual introduction. Body:\u00a0Explain the need for a comprehensive \u201cmaritime vision\u201d and articulating it into a \u201cNational Strategy for Maritime Security\u201d. Conclusion: Write a way forward. India comprises a significant size maritime sector with 12 Major and 200+ Non-Major Ports situated along its 7500 km long coastline and a vast network of navigable waterways. 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