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UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India
- The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.
- The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.
- Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.
Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.
- Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.
- Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.
Select the answer using the code given below:
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Option 2: 1 and 2
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Explanation:
The Sagarmala Programme seeks to promote port-led development by improving port infrastructure, port connectivity, coastal economic zones, coastal shipping and inland waterways. So, statement 1 is correct.
- The progress and outcomes of the Sagarmala Programme validate the effectiveness of the strategies mentioned in statement I, as the official objective itself is to improve logistics efficiency through port-led development. So, point 1 is correct.
- Sagarmala 2.0 extends the earlier port-led development framework into a future-oriented maritime growth framework aligned with Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. So, point 2 is correct.
- Statement I does not contradict statement II because Sagarmala is not restricted only to traditional infrastructure; it also includes connectivity, logistics, coastal economic development and inland water transport. So, point 3 is not correct.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
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