‘saagar mein sammaan’ pahal

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the ‘‘saagar mein sammaan’ pahal.
• This initiative has been launched to promote the participation of women in the maritime industry.
• The ‘Samman at Sea’ (SMS) initiative aims to create a gender-balanced maritime workforce.
• It focuses on increasing the participation of women in both seafaring and leadership positions.
• This initiative emphasizes on safety, leadership development and retention of women in the maritime sector.
• It also supports the government’s goals of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• This policy covers areas such as planning, training, research, governance and outreach to empower women.