‘Maritime India Summit 2021’ to help Indian ports set international collaboration

2021: Exploring the potential business opportunities in the Indian Maritime sector and contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’ the flagship initiative of the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India. This will be followed by a Welcome Address by Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, MoS for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The virtually held event will comprise of a 3-day Summit and Exhibition from 2nd March 2021 – 4th March 2021 to promote both domestic and international investment in the Indian Ports and Maritime sector. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’’,  followed by the launch of Sagarmala - Sagartat Samridhi Yojana; Arth Ganga Programme; National Logistic Portal (Marine) Project. He will also release the “Compendium of Investible
Projects” and launch a scheme for promotion of Flagging of Merchant Ships in India. JNPT Chairman Shri Sanjay Sethi will speak at the Plenary Session 1: Developing World Class Ports. Sharing his thoughts on the summit, Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPT said, “It
gives me great pleasure to represent Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and share my thoughts on the importance of Developing Mega Ports with world-class infrastructure; Developing & Smart Ports to improve Ease of Doing Business and the impact of Digitization of the Ports and Terminals at the Maritime India Summit (MIS). The summit is going to provide a powerful platform for international collaboration and bring in partner countries for mutual exchange of knowledge and opportunities.”