Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Maritime India Summit-2021 on 2nd March. Briefing media in New Delhi, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya said, around 20 thousand delegates will participate, 24 partner countries will join and more than 400 Projects are set to be showcased in the 2nd edition of Maritime India Summit 2021 to be held virtually from 2nd March to 4th March. He said, Maritime India Summit is going to provide a powerful platform for international collaboration and bring in partner countries for mutual exchange of knowledge and opportunities.

 
The event is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways jointly with FICCI as Industrial Partner and EY as Knowledge Partner.
 
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, the entire summit will be held on  virtual platform www.maritimeindiasummit.in. The registration for the visitors and exhibitors has started from today.

 
The Maritime India Summit 2021 will provide a hybrid platform which will have physical and virtual presence of prominent shipping and transport ministers and dignitaries from across the world. Maritime States of India will participate in the Summit through dedicated sessions. The Summit will also include an exclusive CEOs’ forum and various thematic and breakout sessions.
 

Secretary of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Dr. Sanjiv Ranjan explained the Budget 2021-22 announcements related to Ports , Shipping and Maritime sector and termed them as path breaking initiatives to promote Atma Nirbhar Bharat. He said, a whole new range of opportunities will be opening up with the passing of Major Ports Authorities Bill 2020 in the parliament yesterday.