<h1>Government Launches Sagarmala 2.0: Rs 40,000 Crore Support for Maritime Infrastructure, Aiming Rs 12 Lakh Crore Investment.</h1> The government is initiating Sagarmala 2.0 with new funding to address infrastructure gaps, as announced by the Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister during the National Sagarmala Apex Committee meeting. The Sagarmala programme, with an investment of Rs 5.79 lakh crore for 839 projects, aims to transform the maritime sector. Sagarmala 2.0 will focus on shipbuilding, repair, breaking, and recycling, supported by Rs 40,000 crore in budgetary support, aiming to attract Rs 12 lakh crore in investments over the next decade. The programme has completed significant projects in port modernization and connectivity, enhancing India's maritime capabilities.