strait of hormuz
A major decision has been taken in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government has approved the creation of Sovereign Maritime Fund. Its objective is to provide insurance protection to Indian flagged ships traveling to and from India, so that the country’s trade remains safe amid increasing global risks and the dependence on foreign insurance companies is reduced.
The fund could be worth Rs 13,000 crore
According to the report, the size of this fund can be around Rs 13,000 crore. This will provide cheap and reliable insurance to ships, which will provide great support to maritime trade.
Focus on village roads also
Along with this, the Cabinet has also decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana till 2028. For this, an additional budget of Rs 3,000 crore will be given, so that the connectivity of the villages can be further improved.
Increased movement in the Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, there remains uncertainty regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, several oil tankers suddenly changed their course in the Persian Gulf. These included ships belonging to India like Sanmar Herald, Desh Garima, Desh Vaibhav and Desh Vibhor. These ships were heading towards Hormuz from near Dubai, but suddenly stopped or returned.
Why did the ships change course?
According to the report, shipowners and traders were confused about whether Iran would keep the route open as promised. Some ships were seen parked near Iran’s Qeshm Island, while one ship even stopped revealing its location.
The road is open, but the danger remains
Iran said the route would remain open during the ceasefire, but also warned that if US pressure continued, sanctions could be imposed again. Iran’s Foreign Minister Saeed Abbas Araghchi said that the ships will have to follow the fixed routes and rules.
impact on the market also
This news also affected the oil market. The price of Brent crude fell by about 8% and came to around $90 per barrel. However, the situation still remains uncertain and the eyes of the world are fixed on this important sea route.
