The Indian government has approved Rs 13 crore to set up a Seafarers’ Welfare Centre at the Mormugao Port in Goa. The government is also considering affiliating an existing maritime training institute in the state with the Indian Maritime University (IMU).
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal informed South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes about the approval in a letter.
He also addressed the MP’s requests for better maritime training facilities, easier shore leave for seafarers and changes to the maritime administration in Goa.
Fernandes had written to the ministry on June 5, seeking improvements to maritime infrastructure, education and seafarer welfare in the state.
Sonowal informed Fernandes that the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society had approved Rs 13 crore for setting up of the welfare centre, along with the applicable charges and taxes.
Fernandes had also sought a Seamen’s Club and other such facilities for seafarers at the Mormugao port.
It has been stated by the minister
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