The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is organizing the Maritime India Summit- 2021 from March 2 to 4, in virtual mode on Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office said. The summit will visualize a roadmap for India's maritime sector for the next decade and will work to propel India to the forefront of the global maritime sector, the statement said. Prominent speakers from numerous countries are expected to attend the summit and explore the potential business opportunities and investments in the Indian Maritime domain, it said.

Giving details of the summit, he said that it is aimed at positioning Indian maritime sector on par with international standards by attracting domestic as well as international investments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the summit, in virtual mode.

He said that a special session on investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh is scheduled at 12.30 p.m, on March 3 and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is expected to participate.

Various investment opportunities available for the development of ports and maritime-related activities in Andhra Pradesh are likely to be showcased in the special session, as well as in the digital pavilion.

Stakeholders in the maritime sector such as policy planners, govt agencies, domestic and international investors, sector experts, shipping lines, and representatives of ports across the globe, State maritime boards and others will participate in the summit.

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