Yesterday, I was in Mumbai to attend the Maritime Leaders Conclave as part of the ongoing India Maritime Week 2025. Mumbai, as we all know, has a strong link with India’s maritime sector. There are historical linkages with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and today, it has a vibrant port infrastructure and is a key trading centre for our nation. I met key CEOs and interacted with leading stakeholders of the sector. In these interactions, it was gladdening to see the optimism towards India in furthering port-led development.

We became disconnected from our roots

India’s proud maritime heritage is well known. We were always known for shipbuilding and coastal trade. We are the land of the Cholas and the Marathas, whose naval might, trading impact and strategic brilliance became pathways of prog

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