Sagarmala Programme Framework
Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India: I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings. III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?
Options
1 only
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
Explanation
Relationships 1 and 2 are correct. Relationship 1 is correct because Statement II provides quantitative trends (increased coastal shipping, higher port rankings) that validate the efficiency of the infrastructure strategies outlined in Statement I. Relationship 2 is correct because the Sagarmala 2.0 blueprint expands upon the baseline coastal port framework by integrating it with advanced digital infrastructure and long-term maritime innovation targets up to 2047. Relationship 3 is incorrect because Statement I and Statement III are logically complementary rather than contradictory.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q25
Subject
Current Affairs
Sub-topic
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Portal / Sagarmala 2.0 Vision
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