Maritime India Summit 2021

Why in news?

• Prime Minister inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’ which occurred in a virtual mode.
• PM announced that India aims to operationalise 23 waterways by 2030.
• He also announced that India will invest USD 82 billion in port projects by 2035.

About Maritime India Summit:

• It’s organised virtually by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
• It will provide a unique platform that will have the virtual and physical presence of prominent shipping and transport dignitaries/ministers from all over the world.
• The summit is one of the biggest virtual summit in the world with the participation of 1.7 lakhs participants from more than 100 nations.
• It will see participation of over 50 global CEOs and more than 160 speakers which include 115 international speakers from 24 nations.
• The conference will project vast investment opportunities in each of the Indian maritime states and union territories.
• It will look at ways to raise the share of clean renewable energy sources in the maritime sector, develop waterways and boost tourism around lighthouses.
• Denmark is the partner country for the Maritime India Summit.

Prelims Question

Consider the following statements regarding Maritime India Summit 2021:
1.It is held by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
2.Denmark is the partner country for the Maritime India Summit 2021.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question