Question : INDIAN MARITIME SERVICES

(a) whether the Government is making any progress towards “Indian Maritime Services` cadre creation for the progress ofmaritime sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether any action plan has beenprepared by the Government in this regard;and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K.VASAN)

(a)to(e): The matter has been considered by the National Shipping Board. No final decision has, however, been taken.