Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday expressed Gujarat’s commitment to handle 2,000 MMTPA cargo by 2047 to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Patel, who was addressing participants during the inaugural session of the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave-2024 in New Delhi, also highlighted Gujarat’s role in the country’s maritime industry stating that it leads the country in cargo handling, contributing 38% of the total cargo handled in India.
Patel said the state has achieved the vision of being a port-led economy to revive Gujarat’s maritime heritage, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He also elaborated on the state’s focus on infrastructure investments, greenfield ports, and their expansion as part of Gujarat’s ambitious development goals. The conclave saw the participation of senior officials from central ministries, as well as representatives from several states. The two-day conclave was inaugurated by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.