India: A Lighthouse Amidst Global Maritime Challenges

During the India Maritime Week 2025 event in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's pivotal role as a 'steady lighthouse' amidst global tensions and trade disruptions. He highlighted India's strategic autonomy and inclusive growth, making it a reliable global leader.

Modi underscored India's advancements in the maritime sector, citing new futuristic shipping laws and highly efficient ports. India's maritime initiatives aim to vastly improve trade routes, as demonstrated by the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

With a focus on Blue Economy and Sustainable Coastal Development, India aims to drive forward with next-generation reforms. Key achievements include the operationalization of the Vizhinjam Port and the launch of a green hydrogen facility at Kandla Port, marking 2025 as a landmark year for the nation's maritime sector.