Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to Lay the Foundation Dedicate and Inaugurate various Projects of IMU Kochi Campus and virtually inaugurate the Projects of IMU’s Six Campuses

Kochi, 8th April 2025 – The Indian Maritime University (IMU) Kochi Campus is set to host a landmark event to mark the Laying of the Foundation, Dedication, and Inauguration of key projects at the Kochi Campus, alongside virtual ceremonies for projects at IMU's other campuses in Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai on 8th April 2025. The event will be attended by distinguished dignitaries and leaders from the maritime sector, highlighting IMU’s continued commitment to advancing both educational excellence and infrastructural development.

The Chief Guest for the occasion will be Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Accompanying him as Guest of Honour will be Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ports, Shipping & Waterways.

The event will also witness the presence of esteemed Special Guests:

●        Shri Haris Beeran, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)

●        Shri Hibi Eden,Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Ernakulam constituency

●        Shri K.J. Maxi, Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly of Kerala , Kochi constituency

●        Shri M. Anil Kumar, Hon'ble Mayor of Kochi Municipal Corporation

●        Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

●        Dr. Malini V Shankar Vice Chancellor of IMU

●        Other Senior Officials of IMU

This landmark occasion will mark a significant step towards the expansion and modernization of IMU campuses, reinforcing the government’s dedication to enhancing maritime education and infrastructure aligning with the initiatives under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Maritive Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 for India. The foundation laying and virtual inaugurations will provide improved facilities for students, fostering academic excellence and industry-aligned learning.