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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested the Government of India to establish a permanent centre in Mumbai for hosting India Maritime Week. He made this appeal during a review meeting for the 2025 event that will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The five-day event at NESCO Exhibition Centre will see participation from over 100 countries and feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Fadnavis emphasized that Maharashtra is creating new opportunities in shipbuilding and port development through initiatives like the Vadhavan port project.

Key Points: Fadnavis Urges Permanent Mumbai Centre for India Maritime Week

  • Fadnavis seeks permanent Mumbai centre for future maritime week events
  • Event features PM Modi and Amit Shah inauguration at NESCO Centre
  • Maharashtra highlights shipbuilding policy and Vadhavan port opportunities
  • Over 100 countries and 500 exhibitors expected at 2025 event
  • Union Minister Sonowal calls Mumbai ideal for maritime investments
  • Event organized by Ports Ministry and Indian Port Association
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Maha CM urges GoI to set up a permanent centre in Mumbai for India Maritime Week

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis appeals to Government of India for permanent Mumbai maritime centre during India Maritime Week 2025 review meeting with Union ministers.

"Maharashtra is writing a new chapter in the maritime sector - Devendra Fadnavis"

Mumbai, Oct 14

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday appealed to the Government of India to set up a permanent centre in Mumbai for the India Maritime Week 2025 programme to be organised for the development of the Indian maritime sector.

He said that Maharashtra will develop the centre at a global level and through that it will create the theme of India Maritime Week. He was speaking at the meeting to review the organisation of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.

India Maritime Week 2025 is being organised at NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, from 27 to 31 October 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the event. The inauguration will be done by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The meeting was attended by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane, Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar and all the concerned officials.

Stating that there are great opportunities for economic development in Mumbai, CM Fadnavis said that Maharashtra's contribution to the country's development has always been important. “On the occasion of India Maritime Week 2025, great opportunities will be available in the maritime development of the country as well as the state. There is a conducive environment for maritime investment in the state, and this Maritime Week will further boost it. The country and Maharashtra are creating a new identity in the global maritime sector.

“The shipbuilding policy has created great new opportunities in this sector in the state. Maharashtra will definitely play an important role in the development of the country's maritime sector. Maharashtra is writing a new chapter in the maritime sector. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority has increased its capacity. New development opportunities are being created due to the new Vadhavan port,” he added.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sonowal said that Mumbai is an ideal place for events like Maritime Week. “There are huge opportunities for investment in the maritime sector in Maharashtra. The country's industries should benefit from it; Maharashtra's position in the maritime sector is important,” he said.

The event is jointly organised by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Indian Port Association. It is a platform to discuss and showcase India's maritime policy, innovation, sustainable development, international cooperation and growth of the maritime industry. It will feature several sub-projects, seminars and themes. The event will be attended by over 100 countries, thousands of delegates and domestic and international industries, with over 500 exhibitors, around 100,000 attendees and ministerial-level representatives from seven partner countries, said the government release.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I support the idea, I hope they ensure proper infrastructure planning. Mumbai's traffic during such mega events becomes unbearable for common citizens. Hope they coordinate with local authorities for better crowd management.
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Arjun K
Maharashtra leading the way in maritime development! The shipbuilding policy and new ports will create thousands of jobs. This is exactly what we need for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Jai Maharashtra! 🚢
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Sarah B
Great to see international focus on India's maritime sector. The participation from 100 countries shows our growing global importance in shipping and trade. Looking forward to the innovations that will emerge from this event.
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Karthik V
Hope this brings real benefits to local fishermen and coastal communities. Often these big events focus only on corporate interests while ignoring the people who actually depend on the sea for their livelihood.
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Meera T
Excellent decision! Mumbai has been the gateway to India's maritime trade for centuries. A permanent center will boost our blue economy and position India as a global maritime leader. Well done CM Fadnavis! 👏

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