 30 shipyards, 12 major and 200 other ports, dotted along a picturesque coastline spanning more than 7,500 km. This is India. Amongst the largest maritime countries in the world, welcome to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023. Namaste. Welcome to an ocean of opportunities. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian maritime sector has seen an explosive growth in the previous decade. Port capacity has doubled. Cargo handling through inland waterways has quadrupled. Sea ferries have increased by 121%. While the operationalisation of public-private partnership projects has increased by 150%. Port development and port land development, which is being done, the country is gaining new strength. GMIS 2023 brings together over 70-plus nations. Maritime stakeholders from across the world, with Indian coastal states and Union territories as partners. Together, we will connect, converge and collaborate on a single transformative platform. In the past editions, GMIS has witnessed wide global participation with investment decisions worth 4.5 lakh crore rupees, leading to iconic initiatives like the Sagarmala Project and Maritime India Vision 2030. This year, GMIS in Mumbai is poised to break new ground. 300-plus MOUs worth more than 7.2 lakh crores to be exchanged and investable projects worth 1.7 lakh crore rupees to be showcased. This is a grand opportunity to be part of a global CEO forum, 31 conference sessions covering various themes. All of these and much more await you in an exhibition area, spread over 8000-plus square metres, immerse yourself in India's blue economy and catch a glimpse of future possibilities. Together, let's navigate towards a brighter, more sustainable maritime future.