Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasized the transformative impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on India’s maritime sector during the India Maritime Week 2025. He noted that this year’s event is unprecedented, featuring participation from over 85 countries, more than 450 speakers, and 500 exhibitors, alongside 13 concurrent international events and a turnout of over 100,000 delegates. Sonowal highlighted that this edition is not only larger but also richer in vision and inclusivity, reflecting India’s evolving maritime ecosystem.
Sonowal pointed out that India currently represents over 10% of the global seafarer workforce, with projections suggesting that by 2030, one in five global seafarers will be Indian. He also mentioned the country’s ambitions in cruise tourism, aiming to lead the Asia-Pacific region with a tenfold increase in passenger traffic.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remarked on the importance of the platform established during the Maritime Conference, which aims to communicate the ongoing changes and benefits in the maritime sector to both the nation and the world. He expressed gratitude for the rapid growth and strengthening of India’s maritime capabilities under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
India Maritime Week 2025 serves as the Government of India’s key global platform to actualize its maritime vision, uniting stakeholders across various sectors, including shipping, ports, and the blue economy. The event, held from October 27 to 31, 2025, under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” aims to position India as a global maritime hub.
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