Mumbai, Oct 27: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Monday highlighted the state’s rich maritime heritage and its ambitious future in the blue economy during his visit to the Odisha Pavilion at India Maritime Week 2025.

Visited the Odisha Pavilion at #IndiaMaritimeWeek2025 and witnessed an impressive display showcasing the State’s remarkable maritime journey, when our sailors navigated distant shores fostering trade and cultural exchange, to the present day marked by world-class ports, robust… pic.twitter.com/oHdN9GUOCa

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 27, 2025

In a post on X, CM Majhi praised the pavilion’s display, which traced Odisha’s journey from ancient seafaring to modern port-led development.

The Chief Minister emphasized Odisha’s strategic location and progressive port policy, noting the state’s transformation into a key player in India’s eastern maritime corridor. The pavilion showcased Odisha’s historical trade routes, modern port infrastructure, and investment opportunities in shipbuilding and coastal logistics.

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India Maritime Week 2025, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is being held at the NESCO Grounds in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. With participation from over 100 countries and 100,000 delegates, the event is themed “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision” and aims to position India as a global maritime hub.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said India’s goal to become one of the top five shipbuilding nations by 2047, with over 600 MoUs expected to be signed during the week.

India Maritime Week 2025 is set to unlock Rs10 lakh crore in investment commitments, with Odisha poised to benefit significantly from this maritime momentum.