Summary
More ships will help the country spend less money on moving things across the sea.
The plan will give many kids and grown‑ups new jobs on boats.
The group that helps decide ship rules will listen to sailors and ship owners.
Key Points
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100 new cargo ships will be built by 2029.
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The goal is to save about 75 billion United States dollars on shipping costs.
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India already has about 1,600 sea‑going ships.
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The plan will create more jobs for young people.
New Words to Learn
12 wordsmerchant fleet
all the big ships a country owns that carry goods across the ocean
freight bills
the money paid to move things by ship
seagoing
able to travel on the sea
statutory
made by a law
advisory
giving advice or suggestions
tonnage
how much weight a ship can carry
seafarer
a person who works on a ship
maritime
related to the sea and ships
gender disparity
when boys and girls do not have the same chances
cruise shipping
big ships that take people on vacation trips
advanced shipbuilding
making very modern and high‑tech ships
vision
a long‑term plan or goal
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