Indian Seafarers Under Fire: Who Will Protect the Backbone of Global Trade? | India Ascends
They keep global trade moving, yet their own safety is increasingly under threat. India is home to more than 3 lakh seafarers and supplies some of the world's largest maritime workforce, with nearly one in ten seafarers globally being Indian. In this episode of India Ascends, we examine the growing risks facing Indian sailors in conflict zones, recent attacks involving Indian crew members, and the urgent question facing policymakers: who will guarantee the safety of the men and women powering global shipping.
