Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched Online Exit Examination for
the seafarers via virtual ceremony here on August Seventh. Seafarers, who are
getting training in different Maritime Training Institutes under Directorate
General of Shipping, can now appear in the exam from the comfort of their homes
in this unprecedented time of COVID-19 pandemic.
In his inaugural address, Mr
Mandaviya said that India is known for its skilled and quality seafarers. From
1.54 lakh seafarers in 2017,we have reached 2.34 lakh seafarers in 2019 and our
target is to prepare 5 lakh seafarers to cater to the growing needs of Indian
and global maritime industry.
Minister expressed
happiness that working of the training institutions is evolving with the changing
times
“It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision that the Maritime sector can
generate an enormous number of jobs for Indian youth and the Shipping ministry
is putting all its effort to seize these employment opportunities and
fulfilling the PM's vision”, the Minister added. The Minister expressed
happiness that working of the training institutions is evolving with the changing
times.
Mr Mandaviya added that India is the only country in the world, which has
started online examination for the seafarers from the comfort of their home in
this pandemic.
In a virtual inauguration ceremony, DG Shipping Amitabh Kumar apprised the Minister with the
entire online examination system The candidates can give the Exit exam by login
on https://www.dgsexams.in/ website.
Mr Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary Shipping along with senior officials of the
ministry, officers from Directorate General of Shipping, Maritime Training
Institutes and seafarers were present in the virtual launching ceremony. |