Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates India Maritime Week:
On the occasion of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, inaugurated the flagship maritime event. Amit Shah underlined that India’s 7,500‑km coastline, 13 coastal states and Union Territories, and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 23.7 lakh sq km give the country major maritime advantages. He noted India’s strategic positioning as a bridge between the Indo‑Pacific region and the Global South, thanks to its democratic stability and naval capabilities. Alongside the Home Minister’s remarks, Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, stated that India Maritime Week has “evolved into one of the most prominent maritime gatherings in the world,” featuring participation from 85 countries, 500 + exhibitors, and 40 forums, under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision.” In addition, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, announced the development of Vadhavan Port as India’s largest port and among the world’s top ten, further boosting India’s maritime power.
