30 shipyards 12 major and 200 other ports dotted along a picturesque coastline spanning more than 7,500 kilometers This is India Amongst the largest maritime countries in the world Welcome to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 Namaste Welcome to an ocean of opportunities Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Indian maritime sector has seen an explosive growth in the previous decade Port capacity has doubled cargo handling through inland waterways has quadrupled Sea ferries have increased by 121% While the operationalization of public-private partnership projects has increased by 150% Port development and port-laid development which is working to achieve new challenges GMI of 2023 brings together over 70-plus nations Maritime stakeholders from across the world with Indian coastal states and union territories as partners Together we will connect, converge and collaborate on a single transformative platform In the past editions GMI has witnessed wide global participation with investment decisions worth 4.5 lakh rupees Leading to iconic initiatives like the Sagar Malapraject and Maritime India Vision 2030 This year GMI is in Mumbai It's boys to break new ground 300-plus MOUs worth more than 7.2 lakh crores to be exchanged And investable projects worth 1.7 lakh crore rupees to be showcased This is a grand opportunity to be part of a global CEO forum 31 conference sessions covering various themes All of these and much more await you in an exhibition area spread over 8,000-plus square meters It must yourself in India's blue economy and catch a glimpse of future possibilities Together let's navigate towards a brighter, most sustainable maritime future