Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Mumbai to Become Global Maritime Gateway, Says Amit Shah
Amit Shah announced that Mumbai will become a key global maritime hub.
India is working to grow its shipping and ports, with over 60% of the country's GDP relying on the sector.
New ports are being developed, and existing ones are growing.
The government aims for India to be a world leader in shipping by 2047.
New projects in Great Nicobar and Cochin are attracting investment.
The state is also launching new policies to support shipbuilding and improve fishing by providing new boats to fishing cooperatives to stay out for longer periods and increase their catch.
Amit Shah announced India's maritime ambitions at India Maritime Week in Mumbai.
Mumbai is set to become a gateway to the world.
India aims to achieve global maritime leadership by 2047.
Maharashtra Shipbuilding Policy 2025 was unveiled.
Deep-sea fishing vessels were distributed to cooperative societies.
- Who
- Amit Shah
- What
- Declared India is scripting a new chapter in maritime history
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- India Maritime Week, Mumbai
- Why
- To promote India's maritime ambitions and growth
Current Concerns
Future Vision
Maritime Development
Current Concerns
Limited focus on potential environmental or social impact.
Future Vision
Emphasis on economic growth, infrastructure and global influence.
- Event
- India Maritime Week 2025
- Key Figures
- Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis
- Location
- Mumbai
- Initiatives
- SAGAR, Sagarmala, Gati Shakti, Samudrayan
- Goal
- Global Maritime Leadership by 2047
- Policy
- Maharashtra Shipbuilding Policy 2025
Sources
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