GOA STATE SESSION
Goa stands at the forefront of India’s maritime transformation, where the deep blue seas and rivers meet lush green shores and ecosystems in perfect harmony. With one major port, five non-major ports and six national waterways, the State is driving forward projects that strengthen trade, tourism and connectivity through sustainable and innovative practices.
Under the visionary leadership of the Government of Goa and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Goa is pioneering a sustainable maritime model that balances economic growth with ecological preservation. From promoting green-energy vessels and smart green ports to developing inland waterways, cruise tourism, capacity building and coastal livelihoods, Goa is charting a course toward a future that is both prosperous and planet-friendly.
This initiative embodies Goa’s commitment to “Blue Growth with Green Responsibility,” setting a national benchmark for sustainable coastal and maritime development across India.
Session:
| Start Time | End Time | Session | Speaker / Dignitary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 12:02 PM | Arrival and Seating | — |
| 12:02 PM | 12:10 PM | Welcome Speech & Felicitation | Official from Captain of Ports Department |
| 12:10 PM | 12:20 PM | Address by Hon’ble Minister for Captain of Ports Department, Public Works Department and Legal Metrology, Government of Goa | Shri. Digambar Kamat |
| 12:20 PM | 12:30 PM | Address by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa | Dr. Pramod Sawant |
| 12:30 PM | 12:35 PM | Speaker 1 | Dr. N. Vinodkumar, IPoS |
| 12:35 PM | 12:40 PM | Speaker 2 | Shri. Octavio A. Rodrigues |
| 12:40 PM | 12:45 PM | Speaker 3 | Shri. Saurabh Dave |
| 12:45 PM | 12:50 PM | Speaker 4 | Shri. Abayomi Samuel Aina |
| 12:50 PM | 12:55 PM | Speaker 5 | Shri. Sachin Wani |
| 12:55 PM | 1:00 PM | Speaker 6 | Shri. Prasad Sawant |
| 1:00 PM | 1:18 PM | Address by Special Guest | — |
| 1:18 PM | 1:28 PM | Exchange of MoUs and Launching of Goa Maritime & Waterways Infrastructure Development Vision Document | — |
| 1:28 PM | 1:30 PM | Vote of Thanks | Official from Captain of Ports Department |
SPOC Details:
Key Dignitaries Speakers

Dr. Pramod Sawant
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa

Shri. Digambar Kamat
Hon’ble Minister for Captain of Ports, Public Works Department and Legal Metrology, Government of Goa

Shri. Shripad Naik
Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Goa, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, New and Renewable Energy

Shri. Nilkanth Halarnkar
Hon’ble Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Services, Factories and Boilers, Government of Goa

Shri. Rohan Khaunte
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa

Shri. Ramesh Tawadkar
Hon’ble Minister for Art & Culture, Sports, Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa

Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai
Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, River Navigation, Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Drinking Water, Government of Goa
Speakers

Dr. N. Vinodkumar, IPoS
Chairperson, Mormugao Port Authority

Shri. Octavio A. Rodrigues
Captain of Ports, Captain of Ports Department, Government of Goa

Shri. Saurabh Dave
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Ganpat University and Director, GIME

Shri. Abayomi Samuel Aina
Co-CEO, Atlantic & Pacific LNG Inc., Houston, TX

Shri. Sachin Wani
AVP - Alternate Fuel, KPIT Technologies Limited

Shri. Prasad Sawant
CEO, Buoyancy Consultant & Engineering, Goa


