University of Delhi and Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CMEC) MoU to strengthen maritime education and research

Key facts

• University of Delhi (DU) and Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CMEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen maritime education and research.
• The MoU was signed at the Delhi School of Economics to enhance capacity building, skill development, and interdisciplinary research aligned with India's Blue Economy vision.
• The collaboration focuses on developing academic frameworks, joint research projects, training programmes, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• The initiative aligns with government programmes including Sagarmala and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
• The partnership targets opportunities for students and researchers in maritime logistics, green shipping, and supply chain management.
• India's seafaring workforce currently contributes about 12 per cent to the global maritime workforce, with a target to reach 20 per cent by 2030.
• India possesses an 11,000-km coastline and 111 national waterways.
• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways facilitated the exchange of the MoU.
• The Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and the Delhi School of Economics signed an additional MoU to promote joint programmes in public policy research and training.