The two day long India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) drew a successful closure as the maiden conclave attempt to revive academic focus on India’s maritime history.
The conclave was attended global experts and academicians from 11 nations to present, deliberate & attempt at finding sustainable solutions to the contemporary challenges in the maritime sector of the world. While India remained in focus, the global historians and maritime experts put onus on the country’s more than 5000 year old history for shared growth at the conclave.
Prominent maritime nations, including Greece, Italy, and the UK, have joined hands to celebrate India’s rich maritime heritage, underscoring its global significance. With historical ties tracing back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, this collaboration highlights how the world is rediscovering Bharat’s unique naval legacy.
Speaking at the valedictory session, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “India has a rich legacy of maritime history. But, unfortunately, for decades, it remained neglected. With the successful hosting of maiden India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC), the Government of India, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, is making an earnest attempt to revive academic focus on India’s maritime legacy. The engaging brainstorming among maritime experts from leading maritime nations of the world is a testament as how we can revive, recite and repurpose our maritime history for attempting to find sustainable solutions for contemporary challenges.”
While addressing the august gathering, Sonowal said, “India’s maritime rise under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is a testament to the nation’s progress and resurgence as a major global power. From enhanced port operations and logistics to mega-infrastructure development, India is earning global recognition as it aims to become a major maritime nation by 2030. The exploration of our rich maritime history, especially with the upcoming National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, is reshaping the world’s perspective on India’s shipping sector. At IMHC, we are creating an academic platform for the global experts to pool in their knowledge and apply it eventually to problem solving keeping the best interests of humanity with sustainable usage of our oceans.”
