On the occasion of the 60th National Maritime Day, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today flagged off the Maritime Awareness Walkathon in New Delhi.<br />''  <br />'' Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sonowal highlighted the importance of the maritime sector for India's economic growth. He said, shipping is the lifeline and the route to the prosperity of the nation. Mr Sonowal said, in India's Amrit Kaal, shipping will open new boundaries to lead the building of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Minister said, the vision of Amrit Kaal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is for the creation of excellent employment opportunities for the youth. He stressed the need to work hard to make shipping a fast-growing sector so that India can become a world leader in maritime infrastructure as well as a lead player in the maritime economy.