GMIS - SAGAR SAMRIDHI
SAGAR Samriddhi – GMIS Special Session is a focused knowledge-sharing initiative under the Global Maritime India Summit, designed to accelerate innovation and sustainability in India’s maritime sector. The session will convene leading policymakers, global technology providers, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on advancements in dredging technologies and explore transformative approaches to waste management. By bringing together international and Indian experts, the event aims to foster collaboration and showcase cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The primary objective of this session is to promote technological excellence and circular economy practices within the maritime domain. Through interactive panel discussions, participants will gain insights into modern dredging operations and innovative waste-to-wealth strategies that align with India’s vision for sustainable growth. This platform will not only facilitate dialogue on best practices and policy alignment but also create opportunities for partnerships that drive long-term value for ports, shipping, and coastal infrastructure development.
- 28th Oct | 02:00 PM ~ 05:00 PM
Opening Session
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to the Session and Welcome of Hon. Minister | |||
Welcome Address by Chairman VPA | |||
| 2:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 15 mins | Special Address by Secy MoPS&W |
Key Note Address by a Minister (Proposed – Hon. Minister) | |||
Felicitation of Minister |
Sub-Session 1 - Sagar Samriddhi: Advances in Dredging Technologies & Operations
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Felicitation of Guest Speakers | |||
Context setting by Moderator – Capt. S Divakar, CDIL | |||
Sagar Samriddhi - Advances in Dredging Technologies and Capacity Building Panelists: • Mr. Jaco Kleijwegt, Area Sales Manager for India & Bangladesh (Royal IHC, Netherlands) • Mr. Mark Roelofs, Dy. MD, VanOord, Belgium • Mr. Niels de Bruijn, MS & CEO, NMDC, Abu Dhabi • Mr. Rajesh, Director (Tech), Cochin Shipyard Limited • Mr. Maurizio, Area Sales Manager for Middle East and India, Dragflow, Italy • Mr. H. N. Aswath, Development Advisor (Ports), MoPSW | |||
| 2:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 75 mins | Q&A with audience |
Concluding remarks by Moderator – Capt. S Divakar, DCIL | |||
Presentation of Mementoes | |||
Group Photograph |
Break
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 15 mins | Break, requesting guest speakers for sub-session -2 to join the Dias |
Sub-Session 2 - Sagar Samriddhi: Waste to Wealth Opportunities
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Felicitation of Guest Speakers | |||
Context setting by Moderator – Dr Shishir Shrotriya | |||
Sagar Samriddhi - Waste to Wealth Opportunities Panelists: • Mr. Ramanathan Pillai, Sr. Director, NMDC, Abu Dhabi • Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, AVP, Adani SEZ, Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Mr. Rakesh Singh Sisodia, Executive Vice President (Projects), JSW Infrastructure, Mumbai • Mr. Ashutosh Goutam, Member Technical, IWAI • Cmde. R. G. K. Rao, Director, BEML, Bangalore | |||
| 3:45 PM | 5:00 PM | 75 mins | Q&A with audience |
Concluding remarks by Moderator – Dr. Shishir Shrotriya, CMEC | |||
Presentation of Mementoes | |||
Group Photograph |
SPOC Details:
Speakers
Mr. Niels de Bruijn
CEO of NMDC, Abu Dhabi
Mr. Mark Roelofs
Dy. Managing Director, Van Oord, Belgium
Mr. Maurizio Costantin
Area Sales Manager for Middle East and India- Dragflow, Italy
Mr. H.N. Aswath
Development Advisor (Ports), MoPS&W
Mr. Rajesh Gopalakrishnan
Director (Tech.), Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
Hon'ble Union Minister Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal
Minister, MoPS&W
Mr. Ramanathan Palaniappan
Sr. Project Support and Tendering Director, NMDC, Abu Dhabi
Mr. Jaco Kleijwegt
Area Sales Manager -- India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, Royal IHC Netherlands
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar
Associate Vice President & Head -- Business Development & Sales, Adani Ports & SEZ, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Mr. Rakesh Singh Sisodia
Vice President (Projects), JSW infrastructure, Mumbai
Hon'ble Minister of State Shri. Shantanu Thakur
Minister, MoPS&W
Mr. Ashutosh Gautam
Member Technical and Member (Traffic & Logistics) (In-Charge), IWAI
Cmde. R.G.K. Rao (Retd.)
Chief General Manager, BEML Ltd., Bangalore
