MAHARASHTRA STATE SESSION

Maharashtra is charting a transformative maritime course through three pivotal sessions at India Maritime Week 2025.

Making Vadhvan Happen – Increased Role of State Government spotlights the State’s leadership in advancing India’s next deep-draft port and multimodal logistics gateway through proactive policy, connectivity and green-growth planning.

Maharashtra – Spearheading India’s Shipbuilding Ambitions showcases Maharashtra’s shipyard-cluster strategy, promoting shipbuilding, repair and recycling under its 2025 Policy to boost industrial capacity, employment and clean technology adoption.

Aamchi Mumbai Water Metro – A Reality in the Making focuses on sustainable, state-of-the-art water transport redefining mobility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Together, these sessions present Maharashtra’s holistic vision, integrating port expansion, manufacturing, and coastal mobility to reinforce its position as India’s dynamic maritime growth engine.

Together, these sessions present Maharashtra’s holistic vision integrating port expansion, manufacturing and coastal mobility to reinforce its position as India’s dynamic maritime growth engine.

27th October 2025

27th Oct | 02:00 PM ~ 06:30 PM

Hall No. 4, Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai

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Knowledge Piece

Session 1: Making Vadhvan Happen – Increased Role of State Government

Maharashtra is steering one of India’s most ambitious maritime projects—the Vadhavan Port—envisioned as a world-class deep-draft facility and a benchmark for Centre–State collaboration. The session highlights the state’s proactive role in driving this mega-port through integrated planning, policy reforms, and connectivity enhancement. Discussions will focus on investment facilitation, multimodal linkages, sustainable port design, and green growth strategies. With 48 non-major ports, two major ports, and Vadhavan under development, Maharashtra is poised to become India’s maritime growth engine. The session aims to underline Vadhavan’s role in boosting transshipment capacity, attracting private investment, creating employment, and advancing India’s global logistics competitiveness in line with Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Session 2: Maharashtra – Spearheading India’s Shipbuilding Ambitions

This session will spotlight Maharashtra’s expanding role as India’s shipbuilding hub, guided by the newly notified Maharashtra Shipbuilding, Ship Repair & Ship Recycling Policy 2025. The discussion will focus on strengthening the shipyard ecosystem, promoting investment, and deepening industrial linkages with port infrastructure. Maharashtra’s policy initiatives are designed to promote new shipyard clusters, upgrade existing facilities, and foster skill development for a globally competitive workforce. The state’s integrated maritime approach—covering shipbuilding, repair, and recycling—aims to position it as a leading player in India’s maritime manufacturing ecosystem. The session will showcase opportunities for public–private collaboration, infrastructure expansion, and the adoption of clean technologies to drive sustainable growth in the shipbuilding and allied marine industries.

Session 3: Aamchi Mumbai] Water Metro – A Reality in the Making

Maharashtra is redefining urban mobility through the [Aamchi Mumbai] Water Metro, an innovative initiative to decongest Mumbai’s transport network by introducing sustainable water-based connectivity. This session explores the strategic roadmap for implementing a modern and environmentally friendly passenger water transport system within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). With 36 operational routes and 10 new ones under development, the project aims to cut cross-harbour travel time, reduce road congestion, and promote green commuting. The panel will discuss current progress, funding models, technology integration, and environmental safeguards, including hybrid and electric water taxis. The Water Metro represents Maharashtra’s vision for clean, efficient, and inclusive urban transport—aligning with national goals for sustainable coastal mobility.

Maharashtra State Session

Start Time	End Time	Description
02:00 PM	02:05 PM	Opening by Emcee; Welcome of Dignitaries
02:05 PM	02:10 PM	Opening address by Additional Chief Secretary, Transport & Ports, Govt of Maharashtra, Shri Sanjay Sethi (IAS)
02:10 PM	02:25 PM	Address by Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries & Ports, Govt of Maharashtra, Shri Nitesh Rane
02:25 PM	02:30 PM	Break
02:30 PM	02:40 PM	Panel Discussion 1: Making Vadhvan Happen- Increased Role of State Government Presentation by the ACS (Transport & Ports), highlighting the role and contribution of the State Government in the development of Vadhvan Port
02:40 PM	03:20 PM	Panel Discussion 1: Making Vadhvan Happen- Increased Role of State Government Panel Discussion: 1. Mr Sanjay Sethi, IAS, ACS (Transport & Ports), GoM 2. Mr Unmesh Wagh, IRS, Dy. Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority 3. Mr Rinkesh Roy, CEO & Joint Managing Director, JSW Infra 4. Mr Pranav Choudhary, CEO (Ports), Adani Ports and SEZ 5. Mr Pavithran M Kallada, Dy. Managing Director, PSA India Moderator: Mr Vivek Ogra, Partner, EY
03:20 PM	03:25 PM	Q & A Interaction with representatives from the Government and Industry
03:25 PM	03:30 PM	Break
03:30 PM	03:35 PM	Programme Schedule of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra Welcoming of Hon'ble CM, Government of Maharashtra
03:35 PM	04:00 PM	Programme Schedule of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra Signing of MoUs
04:00 PM	04:15 PM	Programme Schedule of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra Keynote address by Hon'ble CM of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis
04:15 PM	04:18 PM	Programme Schedule of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra Vote of Thanks by the Chief Executive Officer, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Shri Pradeep P (IAS)
04:18 PM	04:30 PM	Break
04:30 PM	04:35 PM	Panel Discussion 2: Maharashtra: Spearheading India's Shipbuilding Ambitions Presentation by the CEO, MMB on Maharashtra's Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, and Ship Recycling Policy 2025
04:35 PM	05:15 PM	Panel Discussion 2: Maharashtra: Spearheading India's Shipbuilding Ambitions Panel Discussion: 1. Mr Madhu S Nair, Chairman & Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Limited 2. Mr Pradeep P, IAS, CEO, Maharashtra Maritime Board, GoM 3. Mr Daan Koetje, General Manager, Royal IHC 4. Mr Arjun Chowgule, Executive Director, Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. 5. Mr Ameya Pratap Singh, Managing Director, YPPL Moderator: Cdr JR Samuel (Retd.), Technical Director, Haskoning
05:15 PM	05:20 PM	Q & A Interaction with representatives from the Government and Industry
05:20 PM	05:25 PM	Break
05:25 PM	05:35 PM	Panel Discussion 3: Aamchi Mumbai Water Metro: A Reality in the Making Presentation by the CPO, MMB on Water Metro for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
05:35 PM	06:15 PM	Panel Discussion 3: Aamchi Mumbai Water Metro: A Reality in the Making Panel Discussion: 1. Mr Loknath Behera, MD, KMRL 2. Mr Pradeep P, IAS, CEO, Maharashtra Maritime Board, GoM 3. Mr Aashim Mongia, MD, M2M Ferries 4. Mr Nakul Virat, CCO, Candella 5. Mr Ambar Ayade, CEO & MD, Rural Enhancers Group 6. Mr Sandith Thandasherry, CEO, Navalt Moderator: Mr Shaji PJ, Chief General Manager, KMRL
06:15 PM	06:20 PM	Q & A Interaction with representatives from the Government and Industry
06:20 PM	06:25 PM	Closing address by CEO, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Shri Pradeep P (IAS)
06:25 PM		End of Event