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
JagdeepDhankhar.