Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 -- Odisha is set to become India's eastern maritime gateway and a driver of sustainable industrial growth, said Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.
Addressing a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on the theme 'Evolving Dynamics of the Indian Maritime Sector: From Scale to Vision", organized by the Paradip Port Authority, Swain emphasized that Odisha's maritime growth agenda aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047.
The event is part of a series of promotional activities nationwide ahead of India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. Highlighting opportunities in the blue economy and inclusive skills development, particularly women's participation, Swain reiterated the state government's full support ...