On April 5, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press release through PIB Delhi (Release ID: 2249101) regarding National Maritime Day. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, extended official greetings to the personnel of India’s maritime sector.
In his message, shared via the social media platform X, the Home Minister commended the maritime workforce for their "professionalism and courage," noting their essential role in steering the nation’s growth during both peacetime and challenging periods. He emphasized that the nation recognizes and salutes their commitment to India's development.
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* **Date of Release:** April 5, 2026, 12:57 PM
* **Release ID:** 2249101
* **Visitor Counter:** 325
* **Official Social Media Handle:** @AmitShah
* **Available Languages:** The release was made available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Bengali-TR, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
National Maritime Day: An annual commemorative event in India that recognizes the contribution of the maritime sector to the nation's economic growth and security.
Shri Amit Shah: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued the official message of appreciation for the personnel in India’s maritime sector.
India’s maritime sector: The specific industry and workforce addressed in the policy statement, recognized for its role in steering the nation’s growth during peace and crisis.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings
on National Maritime Day
Your professionalism and courage have played a crucial role
in steering the nation’s growth
Posted On: 05 APR 2026 12:57PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings to the
personnel of India’s maritime sector on the occasion of National Maritime Day.
In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, “Greetings to the personnel of India’s maritime sector on National
Maritime Day. Your professionalism and courage have played a crucial role in steering the nation’s
growth, whether in peacetime or during trying times. The nation salutes your commitment.”
Greetings to the personnel of India’s maritime sector on #NationalMaritimeDay.
Your professionalism and courage have played a crucial role in steering the
nation’s growth, whether in peacetime or during trying times. The nation salutes
your commitment.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 5, 2026
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