<p data-path-to-node="1">&nbsp;In a major move to digitize maritime healthcare, Union Minister <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="75">Sarbananda Sonowal</b> has officially launched the <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="122">Medical Practitioner Module</b> on the <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="157">eSamudra</b> portal. This digital initiative is designed to streamline medical certifications and healthcare services for India's maritime workforce, ensuring higher standards of safety and administrative efficiency.</p><h4 data-path-to-node="2"><b data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Enhanced Digital Healthcare for Seafarers</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="3">The new module integrates critical medical services into the existing digital maritime infrastructure, focusing on transparency and accessibility:</p><ul data-path-to-node="4"><li><p data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Centralized Medical Records:</b> The platform provides a unified system for medical practitioners to upload and manage seafarer health certifications.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="4,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="4,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Verification Efficiency:</b> Shipowners and regulatory authorities can now verify the medical fitness of crew members in real-time, reducing the risk of fraudulent documentation.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="4,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="4,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ease of Access:</b> Seafarers will benefit from a more organized process for scheduling examinations and accessing their digital health records from any location globally.</p></li></ul><h4 data-path-to-node="5"><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">Strengthening the Maritime Digital Ecosystem</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="6">The launch is part of a broader strategy by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to modernize the sector under the <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="124">Maritime India Vision 2030</b>:</p><ul data-path-to-node="7"><li><p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Data Integrity:</b> By transitioning from manual to digital medical reporting, the ministry aims to eliminate data silos and improve the accuracy of health-related maritime statistics.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Resilience:</b> Digital medical clearances contribute to faster crew mobilization, a critical factor for maintaining efficient global shipping schedules.</p></li></ul><h4 data-path-to-node="8"><b data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Commitment to Workforce Welfare</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="9">Minister Sonowal emphasized that the <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="37">eSamudra Medical Module</b> is not just a technological upgrade but a commitment to the well-being of Indian seafarers. By simplifying complex administrative hurdles, the government seeks to improve the overall ease of doing business in the maritime sector while prioritizing the health and safety of the workforce at sea.</p><p data-path-to-node="10">This development marks another milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a global leader in maritime digital services, fostering a more secure and transparent environment for trade and employment.</p>