PM Modi to inaugurate the virtual Summit | 2nd MARITIME INDIA SUMMIT- 2021

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2nd MARITIME INDIA SUMMIT
2nd MARITIME INDIA SUMMIT

PIB News Update: Around 20,000 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 (MIS) 2021 to be held virtually from 2nd March to 4th March. Prime MinisterShri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Maritime India Summit-2021 on 2nd March. The event  is  being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) jointly with FICCI as Industrial Partner andEY as Knowledge Partner.

Addressing a Curtain Raiser press-conference today at the National Media Centre, Union  Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Mansukh Mandaviyasaid that the Maritime India Summit (MIS) is going to provide a powerful platform for international collaboration and bring in partner countries for mutual exchange of knowledge and opportunities.

 

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya  and senior officials also launched a brochure and the website www.maritimeindiasummit.in for the MIS-2021 during the press conference.. 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 will start from today with the launch.

Dr. Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterwaysbriefly explained the Budget 2021-22 announcements related to Ports , Shipping and Maritime sector and termed them as pathbreaking initiatives to promote Aatmirbhar  Bharat. A whole new range of opportunities will be opening up with the passing of Major Ports  Authorities Bill 2020 in the parliament yesterday, Dr.Rajan added.

The MIS 2021 will provide a unique platform which will have physical and virtual presence of prominent shipping and transport ministers/ 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/ breakout sessions.

For further information, the MIS-20021 websitecan be accessed :www.maritimeindiasummit.in

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