Sagarmanthan 2026 Opens as India Charts the Course for a Trusted, Rules-Based Global Maritime Order

Key Highlights:

• The 3rd edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue opened, organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a free, open, secure, and rules-based global maritime order.
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal positioned India as a Vishwaguru in shaping a collaborative global ocean agenda.
• The dialogue brought together ministers, naval leadership, and experts from five continents.
• Discussions covered India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and initiatives like the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor.

Detailed Insights:

• PM Modi emphasized India's maritime heritage, from Lothal to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, highlighting oceans as connectors.
• India's maritime transformation under PM Gati Shakti and the Sagarmala Programme was presented as a global contribution.
• India aims to provide resilient supply chains, green shipping corridors, and a world-class shipbuilding ecosystem.
• The dialogue reviewed progress on the India-Korea Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics.
• Sessions also addressed governance for economic corridors like IMEC and sustainable blue economy measurement using OECD Blue Economy Scoreboards.
• Africa's maritime corridors, including the Lobito Corridor, were discussed for their role in global trade resilience.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Sagarmanthan: An international dialogue organized by MoPSW and ORF focusing on global maritime issues and India's role.
• Vishwaguru: A global teacher or guide, reflecting India's aspiration to lead by example in maritime cooperation.
• Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: India's long-term strategic roadmap for transforming its maritime sector.
• PM Gati Shakti: A national master plan for multi-modal connectivity infrastructure development in India.