India Launches E-Samudra to Modernize Maritime Services
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| E-Samudra Launch | Launched on 8th August 2026, it is a comprehensive digital platform to modernize India's maritime administration by integrating services under a single digital window. |
| Objective | Aims to create a Digital First and Faceless Governance system, making government services accessible to maritime stakeholders, including seafarers working on ships. |
| Key Features | - Single Window Digital Services: Integration of multiple maritime services. - Online Payments & Digital Certificates: Reduces paper-based processes. - Real-Time Tracking: Enhances transparency and predictability. - 24×7 Grievance Redressal (e-NAVIK): Ensures seafarers can contact authorities anytime. |
| Seafarer Welfare Measures | - Seafarer Tracking Dashboard (d-SEA) - Digital Seafarer's Employment Agreement - Seafarer Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) initiatives - Sagar Mein Yog Scheme: Promotes fitness and wellness for seafarers. |