A Round Up - Maritime India Summit 2016
The first Maritime India Summit 2016 which was held in Mumbai, besides resulting in business agreements for Rs 82,905 crore investments, has played a key role in highlighting the role of port led development for faster and sustainable economic growth.
On this special day will attend programmes across India. First heading to Mumbai for the Maritime India Summit. pic.twitter.com/hiy6mEpO63
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2016
The National Perspective Plan of Sagarmala project, which was released by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, underlined Government's seriousness in boosting port led infrastructure development.
Hon'ble PM @narendramodi unveiled the Sagarmala National Perspective plan during the maritime India summit pic.twitter.com/vHZQWqnKYT
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 15, 2016
The summit provided a platform for participation, engagement and interaction from 42 countries. More than 5,000 delegates from around the globe participated in the Summit. The 3 day exhibition organised during the Summit also drew enthusiastic response from 197 exhibitors including 81 international companies, 80 Indian private sector companies and 36 Government owned entities.
MoUs signed @MISummit between @JNPort and other organisations on 14th April 2016 https://t.co/7cmzZzrUHz
— JNPT (@JNPort) April 16, 2016
HM addressing the valedictory function at Maritime India Summit-2016 in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/qhnm9rVQ8O
— HMO India (@HMOIndia) April 16, 2016
13 thematic sessions and 3 special sessions on various aspects of maritime sector were organised in which more than 80 eminent speakers from across the globe deliberated and shared their vision and experience and interacted with the audience. The thematic session on Maritime Nations highlighted the global nature of the shipping industry and the importance of co-operation & collaboration between maritime nations.
Were going live in 10 minutes on #Periscope. Watch the exhibition at the first ever Maritime India Summit #Mis2016. pic.twitter.com/19WAR3IiCc
— MaritimeIndiaSummit (@MISummit) April 16, 2016
The focus sessions on maritime States brought to fore the investment opportunities in various maritime States and Union Territories of India. In addition, there were sectoral seminars on shipbuilding and ship repair, skill development through maritime education, inland waterways development, cruise shipping and lighthouse tourism, fisheries development and maritime security, which saw serious deliberations.
Maiden #MaritimeIndiaSummit draws enthusiastic investor response; 140 agreements signed https://t.co/Tu2JAel06G pic.twitter.com/fp8HkjvqFW
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 15, 2016
An exclusive CEOs' Forum of select industry leaders was held to deliberate on the potential and growth opportunities of the Indian Maritime Sector. The enriching discussions, suggestions and learnings from various similar developments in many countries will help Ministry of Shipping in implementing a sustainable roadmap for the sector. Union Shipping Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari, interacted with over 100 foreign delegates and ensured them the easy of doing business in India.
A memento of appreciation is presented to the esteemed guests at the end of Day 2 of the #MIS2016 pic.twitter.com/UZR6iR7MYI
— MaritimeIndiaSummit (@MISummit) April 15, 2016
The session on the Partner Country Republic of Korea, highlighted the strengths of Korea as a Maritime Nation especially in Ship building, Maritime technology, Port led Development, Maritime Financing and Maritime Security. The Summit has also provided a unique platform to forge new partnerships with other countries. On the side-lines of this Summit, high level bilateral meetings were held with 12 participating countries.
"Today I truly feel we can become the world's biggest Economic Superpower" - @BJPRajnathSingh pic.twitter.com/veIWMNwBfJ
— MaritimeIndiaSummit (@MISummit) April 15, 2016
The Summit showcased around 240 projects which present investment opportunities during the next five years. The investment potential of these projects is around $ 66 Billion (Rs. 4.34 lakh crores). The Ministry of Shipping has established an Investment Facilitation Cell in Indian Ports Association to follow up on these opportunities with potential investors and ensure that the announcements and intent expressed during the summit materialize into actual projects and investments.
"We don't require support from banks directly. We hope you can support the industrial stake holders." @nitin_gadkari pic.twitter.com/Akh8amMveH
— MaritimeIndiaSummit (@MISummit) April 15, 2016
One of the top attractions at the Summit was the Maritime Heritage Museum, built in the form of a container ship with interiors resembling a Spanish Galleon.
Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh @BJPRajnathSingh visiting the stall of @JNPort at @MISummit pic.twitter.com/A8Bw5qdISf
— JNPT (@JNPort) April 15, 2016
The museum depicts the 5000 years rich maritime heritage of India, right from the earliest port at Lothal to the modern days of shipping in the form of artefacts, replicas, photographs, maps and navigation equipment.