India is hosting its first-ever global maritime conference, “Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue,” in New Delhi on November 18-19, aimed at strengthening its role in global shipping and maritime trade. The conference is co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and the Observer Research Foundation, with participation from representatives of 60-65 countries.

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• India aims to enhance its global maritime influence at the “Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue” in Delhi.
• The two-day conference is being held from November 18-19, 2024.
• Hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and the Observer Research Foundation.
• Representatives from 60-65 countries are attending the event.
• India, despite being the world’s most populous country, has had lower-than-expected maritime clout.
• The dialogue aims to raise awareness of India’s growing role in global maritime trade and shipping.
• India has contributed 16% of the global growth in maritime trade in 2023.
• The country is set to become the third-largest global economy within three years.
• The conference aims to deepen engagement with global stakeholders in maritime governance.
• India seeks a more prominent role in international collaborations on commerce, connectivity, and trade.