Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wants the Centre to grant the state a permanent facility for the upcoming India Maritime Week. The CM said this will boost the sector and position Maharashtra as a global maritime hub.
Fadnavis reviewed the preparations for India Maritime Week 2025 at a meeting held in Mumbai.
The event will be held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon from October 27 to 31. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the event, which will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to a release issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
"Mumbai has immense potential for economic development, and Maharashtra has always contributed significantly to the nation's growth. India Maritime Week 2025 will open new opportunities for the maritime sector in the state and the country," Fadnavis said.
He said Maharashtra offers a conducive environment for maritime investments, which will receive further impetus through the event.
"The state is writing a new chapter in maritime development. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority has enhanced its capacity, and the upcoming Vadhavan Port will generate new growth prospects," the chief minister added.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who was present on the occasion, said Mumbai is an ideal location for such global events and that Maharashtra offers vast opportunities for investment in the maritime sector, which would benefit industries.
The event, to be organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Indian Ports Association, will serve as a platform for deliberations on India's maritime policy, innovation, sustainable development, international cooperation, and industrial growth.
