AMN / MUMBAI
Union Minister for Home Affairs and Minister Amit Shah today said that India’s maritime vision is anchored in Safety, Stability, and Self-Reliance. He said that India is emerging as a strong maritime power due to the comprehensive structural reforms undertaken in recent years. Shah was speaking after inaugurating the India Maritime Week in Mumbai.
Highlighting India’s maritime potential to investors, the Minister noted that the country has a 7,500 km-long coastline, 13 coastal states and Union Territories and possesses an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 23.7 lakh sq. km. He added that India serves as a vital bridge between the Indo-Pacific region and the Global South owing to its strategic maritime position, democratic stability, and strong naval capabilities.
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said that India Maritime Week has evolved into one of the most prominent maritime gatherings in the world, with participation from 85 countries, over 500 exhibitors, and 40 forums. He added that the theme of IMW 2025 – “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision” – reflects the timeless Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Mr. Sonowal emphasised that the maritime sector is emerging as one of the strongest pillars of Viksit Bharat.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that the Vadhwan Port will be developed as India’s largest and one of the world’s top ten ports, further strengthening the nation’s maritime power. He also underlined the potential for investment in the fast-developing, robust shipbuilding ecosystem. The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi, and Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur.
Shah Inaugurates Deep-Sea Fishing Boats at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah today inaugurated two boats for deep-sea fishing at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai. Symbolic keys and registration certificates for these boats were also distributed to the beneficiaries on this occasion. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, along with Shah, inspected the boats. These boats will enable fishermen to venture into deep seas to catch fish like tuna.