October 6, 2025 10:04 PM
India strengthens maritime ‘Atmanirbharata’ as VLGC Shivalik joins Indian fleet: Sarbananda Sonowal
Marking a major milestone in India’s maritime and energy sectors, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday received the country’s third Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) - Shivalik - under the Indian flag at Visakhapatnam Port. The event underscores India’s growing maritime self-reliance and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Built in South Korea and named after the Himalayan range, Shivalik is an 82,000 CBM state-...