<h1>Governor Champions Blue Economy, Northeast Potential and Inclusive Maritime Growth at National Shipping Awards, Honouring Industry Excellence and Sustainability</h1> At a maritime industry awards event in Mumbai, the Governor of a northeastern state, attending as Chief Guest, emphasized leveraging India's blue economy and highlighted the North East as a strategic hub for maritime, logistics, and inland waterways development. The Directorate General of Shipping and a maritime foundation used the platform to advance national policy themes of safety, sustainability, environmental protection, and inclusive access to maritime opportunities, including targeted outreach to northeastern youth and women. Multiple public and private entities in shipping, ports, terminals, and maritime education received merit-based recognition, reinforcing industry standards, seafarer welfare, gender inclusion, and alignment with India's long-term maritime and economic development objectives.