Published: 29 October 2025Economy
PM Modi Addresses Maritime Leaders Conclave at India Maritime Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, welcoming participants from over 85 countries. Key highlights include the announcement that Vizhinjam Port, India's first deep-water international trans-shipment hub in Kerala, has become fully operational.
India's seafarer count has tripled from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh, making India one of the top three seafaring nations globally. The PM announced construction of a new mega port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra, part of India's effort to quadruple port capacity and increase containerised cargo share. India aims to position itself as a $10 trillion blue economy contributor by 2047.
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PM Modi announced the construction of a new mega port at which location during India Maritime Week?
Explanation · Correct answer BPM Modi announced construction of a new mega port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra, as part of India's effort to quadruple port capacity.
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What did PM Modi announce about Vizhinjam Port at India Maritime Week 2025?
PM Modi announced that **Vizhinjam Port** in Kerala, India's first **deep-water international trans-shipment hub**, has become **fully operational**. He made this announcement at the Maritime Leaders Conclave at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
What is Vizhinjam Port and what is its significance?
**Vizhinjam Port** in Kerala is India's **first deep-water international trans-shipment hub**. It became fully operational as announced by PM Modi at India Maritime Week 2025. It reduces India's dependence on foreign trans-shipment hubs.
How many countries participated in India Maritime Week 2025?
India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai had participants from **over 85 countries**. PM Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum at the event.
How much has India's seafarer count grown according to India Maritime Week 2025?
India's seafarer count **tripled from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh**, making India a **top-three seafaring nation**. PM Modi highlighted this growth at the Maritime Leaders Conclave during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
What are the key highlights of India Maritime Week 2025 addressed by PM Modi?
Key highlights include: **Vizhinjam Port** becoming fully operational as India's first deep-water trans-shipment hub, India's seafarer count **tripling to 3 lakh+**, and PM Modi chairing the **Global Maritime CEO Forum** with participants from 85+ countries.
