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At present, the roadmap that has been prepared for the successful implementation of the new Logistics Policy in the country aims to promote water transport as a priority. In particular, a special role of waterways has been ensured in achieving the target of reducing the logistics cost from 13-14 percent to 8-10 percent. Under the new PM Gatishakti Yojana and Logistics Policy, it has been ensured to create a network of 111 waterways on a total of 109 rivers of the country. Out of which, ship operations will start on 23 waterways by the year 2030. This will increase multifaceted career opportunities in the field of water transport.
PM GatiShakti and new logistics policy a gamechanger for careers
Certainly, PM Gatishakti Yojana and the new logistics policy can be a game changer in increasing career opportunities in the field of water transport. Under the new policy, it has been ensured that waterways will further become a complementary , low -cost and environmentally friendly mode of cargo and passenger transport. At present, the share of coastal shipping and waterways in the total freight carried through various means in the country is only 6 percent. Whereas about 54 percent of the freight is carried by road , 33 percent by rail and 7 percent by pipeline. Under the Sagarmala Project, the Ministry of Shipping has set a target to increase the share of water transport in total domestic freight from the presently mere 6 per cent to 12 per cent by the year 2025 . At present, the Central Government is seen moving forward on the strategy of giving relief to the road and rail transport system which is facing heavy pressure by giving rapid encouragement to inland water freight transport under the new Logistics Policy 2022. Due to this, lakhs of new employment opportunities will also be created in this sector .
Water transport will be the new lifeline of transportation
It is noteworthy that The government seems to be moving forward with new policies to make water transport the lifeline of India's transportation. The waterways, which are called natural routes, were once the lifeline of Indian transportation. But due to changes over time and modern means of transportation, the water transport sector in India was neglected a lot in the last century. India has a 7500 km coastline. While there are 14,500 km of river routes and this vast river route is also gifted with ever-flowing rivers , lakes and backwaters, but we have not been able to use them and over time their capacity has been badly affected. It is clear that water transport is the preferred mode of cargo transportation all over the world. This is the reason why a large amount of cargo is being transported through inland water transport system in Europe , America , China and neighboring Bangladesh and due to them employment opportunities are at their peak.
Big investment in water transport will increase employment
Undoubtedly PM's speed power Due to heavy investments under the scheme and new logistics policy, there is now a huge potential for meeting the freight needs through water transport due to the vast waterways and major rivers of the country and also more employment opportunities . Are. Most of the power plants in the country are facing problems due to shortage of coal . Coal is not able to reach on time through road and rail transport. In such a situation, there are regular and economical possibilities of coal transportation through inland waterways. Many of our big development projects are going to be realized near the national waterways. Many new factories and hydropower units have opened in these areas. Transporting heavy machinery by road in their construction is not an easy task. Water transport has an important role in this. Transportation of large quantities of grains and fertilizers is possible through water transport. Now in view of the extraordinary investment under the PM Gatishakti Yojana, it can be said that more employment opportunities will be created in this sector in future .
Various Career Areas in Water Diversion
Certainly there are multifaceted career opportunities under water transport. Under water transport There is a boom in the marine engineering sector. There is a huge demand for marine engineers , port operation engineers , logistics and navigation experts and various jobs related to these fields under water transport . There is a huge demand for water transport designers , water transport planners , water transport operation experts in the government sector and private sector. The demand for etc. is increasing. There are also bright employment opportunities in water transport companies working in the private sector. If we talk about salary, then salary is given according to qualification and experience.
Skills required for a career in water transformation
Since water transport is a specialized sector and requires technical skills, interest and expertise in areas related to port operations , logistics and navigation etc. are important for a career in this sector . There is no dearth of good opportunities in the field of water transport for youth who are courageous, confident , aware of their responsibilities and alert and strong in facing challenges .
Which water transport course to choose
To make a career in the field of water transport, the educational qualification for various specialized courses varies. Logistics, port operations, navigation etc. courses related to water transport are conducted by various maritime institutes, shipping companies and management institutes of the country. Generally, one can move towards courses related to water transport after 12th. In such a situation, by choosing a suitable employment-oriented course in water transport as per your interest , qualification and ability, you can earn a living by joining the course. One can move forward on the path of career in the field of water transport .
Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari (Career Counselor) 111, Gumasta Nagar , Indore- 9 ( Phone- 0731 2482060, 2480090)
