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17 CONVOCATION
where you participate without fear or favour equally and a place where you are
cherished and a place where you grow with equal opportunities. Each person comes
from a diverse professional background, different skill sets, different cultures but that
is the diversity which when given equal and fair opportunity. Make organizations
grow and with the organization the individual grows too. Alongside the Government
and policy framework Business leadership too needs to establish a culture and
working environment where one feels at home, while being their true self and foster a
team spirit that contributes to organizational goals and challenges. This
responsibility must emanate from the business leadership. Around the Globe,

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
For our dear young and bright leaders of tomorrow

women are confined by stifling stereotypes, discriminatory laws and unhealthy
practices. We together must eradicate this by inculcating inclusive policies,
regulations and procedures.

The strategy is to have the first step and cross a threshold, this shall seed the
change and change management and organizational learnings shall commence at
this first initiation phase – where all stakeholders contribute and this initiation is
then integrated into the operational and growth plans of the nation – hence the
initiative of “Sagar Mey Samman – Honour at Sea” which aspires to increase the
percentage of women seafarers with a concerted effort and institution support.
I commend and honour all the lady cadets aspiring as potential seafarers and
congratulate you on your success and career choice. May you shine brightly and be
an inspiration to several others to follow your footsteps.
“WELLBEING” – THE CORE FOR EVERY SEAFARER

Modern literature brings out the concept of “Wellness” to be a state of well being and
a process that applies to a “whole person”. The ten dimensions of wellness have
been cataloged to the effect that it includes.
1. Social which contemplates family and social support including cohesion.
2. Physical contemplates physical vitality, active lifestyle practices, structures and
exercise.

3. Environmental contemplates living conditions and physical surroundings from
immediate to global.

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