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Who has Signed an Agreement to Set Up Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity?
A)
SAI and RIS
B)
INW and ICD
C)
IPA and RIS
D)
IPA and ITPO

Correct Answer :   IPA and RIS


An agreement was signed between the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) for setting up a Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity.
 
The Memorandum was signed in the presence of the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.
 
* Sonowal stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing great changes, particularly in the infrastructure and policy areas.

* Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary (PSW) complimented the IPA and RIS teams for the effort put in for setting up the center.

* He informed that the proposed project of the Transhipment Port at Galathea bay at Greater Nicobar in Andaman & Nicobar Islands will be the future which will be advantageous for the BIMSTEC Nations.

* As a result, the GatiShakti initiative of the Prime Minister will go beyond the shores of India where the neighboring Countries’ ports can also derive benefits.

* Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal stated that under the leadership of PM Modi, people are witnessing great changes, particularly in the infrastructure and policy areas.

* The whole world is now looking towards India for its leadership in almost all sectors. The Minister also expressed his opinion that RIS should also offer its expertise in Policy Formulations, so that policy decisions can be implemented by the Government in line with the vision of Prime Minister Modi....

Source : The Print

Published On : January 21, 2023
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