Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said India is determined to emerge as a leading maritime nation as he unveiled plans for India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, to be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31.
Addressing a regional roadshow organised by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in Guwahati, Sonowal confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the event, alongside maritime ministers from several countries. “The Prime Minister’s presence will add strength and global recognition to our initiative,” he said.
The minister noted that traders, industry leaders, and experts from around 100 countries are expected to attend, making IMW 2025 a key platform for investment, collaboration, and policy dialogue to accelerate India’s maritime growth.
The Guwahati roadshow brought together policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the future of inland waterways, with special focus on river cruise tourism and urban water transport.
Also present at the event were Union Minister of State for MoPSW Shantanu Thakur, MoPSW Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, and transport ministers from all Northeastern states.
