Mumbai: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming the state into a leading port-driven economy while speaking at the India Maritime Week 2025, held at Nesco Grounds in Mumbai. He emphasized that Odisha’s rapidly growing port sector would be a key driver of India’s economic progress over the next 25 years.
During the event, the state signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹50,000 crore to strengthen its maritime ecosystem. According to a post on X by the Chief Minister’s Office, the agreements include plans to set up a shipbuilding cluster through a collaboration between the Paradip Port Authority and the Odisha Maritime Board, develop a satellite port at Bahuda in Ganjam district’s Chikiti area, establish a cruise terminal in Puri, and build a maritime museum and logistics park.
All these agreements will further strengthen the state’s connectivity, coastal tourism, logistics, and green energy initiatives.
On his official X handle, Majhi shared that he was deeply impressed by the Odisha Pavilion’s showcase of the state’s maritime legacy.
“Visited the Odisha Pavilion at #IndiaMaritimeWeek2025 and witnessed an impressive display showcasing the State’s remarkable maritime journey, when our sailors navigated distant shores fostering trade and cultural exchange, to the present day marked by world-class ports, robust coastal infrastructure, and expanding investments in the blue economy. Odisha’s strategic location, progressive port policy, and integrated approach to maritime development are positioning the State as a leading hub in India’s eastern maritime corridor. Our vision is to honor the legacy of our maritime heritage while steering a modern, sustainable, and globally connected future for Odisha’s blue economy,” he wrote.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union MoS Shantanu Thakur, Maharashtra DCM Eknath Shinde and DCM Ajit Pawar are attending the five-day event.
