As on February 2024, who among the following is the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sarbananda Sonowal.
Sarbananda Sonowal serves as the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways in the Government of India. A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has also held important portfolios like the Ministry of AYUSH. Before becoming a Union Minister, Sonowal was the Chief Minister of Assam from 2016 to 2021. In his current role, he oversees development and modernization of India’s ports, inland waterways, and coastal shipping, aiming to boost maritime trade and the blue economy. His leadership supports the government’s vision to make India a global maritime hub under the Sagarmala project.