Sagar Mein Samman
- Launched by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
- Announced during the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime celebrations in Mumbai (2024).
- International Day for Women in Maritime is celebrated on 18 May every year.
- Objective: Build a future-ready, gender-equitable maritime workforce.
Aims and Objectives
- Increase participation of women across all maritime roles — from dock operations to decision-making boards.
- Address the gender gap in both seafaring and shore-based roles.
- Create a conducive, safe, and inclusive environment for women in the maritime sector.
- Aligns with Government of India’s DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- Supports UN SDGs, especially SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Key Policy Components
- Planning & Strategy: Gender-inclusive planning in maritime operations.
- Training & Development: Focused skilling programs for women.
- Research & Development: Data-backed policies and innovation for gender equity.
- Governance & Compliance: Regulatory reforms to ensure inclusivity.
- Communication & Outreach: Campaigns to raise awareness and visibility.
- Community Engagement: Grassroots mobilization and mentoring initiatives.
Core Policy Pillars
- Empowerment & Leadership
- Inclusivity & Equal Opportunity
- Safety & Well-being
- Skill Development & Training
Progress Since 2014 (Key Statistics)
- Women seafarers increased from 341 (2014) to 2,557 (2024) → 649% growth.
- Registered women seafarers rose from 1,699 (2015) to 14,255 (2024) → 739% growth.
- Women receiving financial aid grew from 45 (2014-15) to 732 (2024-25).
- Total women financially assisted since 2014: 2,989.
