 Maritime sector facilitates over 95% of India's Ex-Im trade and is a key employment generator for the nation. Recognising the pivotal importance of the sector, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, under the ABLE guidance and leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Trinarindram Modi has embarked on a path-breaking journey named Maritime India Vision 2030 to reform and transform ports, shipping and waterways of India and energise them up as we sail towards Atman-Nirbhar Bharat Whenever ports are more efficient, it contributes to India being Atman-Nirbhar and a global hub for trade as well as logistics. The Maritime India Vision 2030 identifies 5 key areas to propel India's growth into the next decade. The Government has planned several initiatives to create world-class port infrastructure which will reduce logistics costs and benefit MSME and manufacturing sector in the country and drive realisation of both Atman-Nirbhar Bharat and make in India for the world. Government has identified 39 birds which would be operated on PPP bases. Maritime India Vision plans to implement several digital initiatives which will increase operational efficiency and benefit stakeholders across shipping, trade and logistics. A landmark reform was the passing of the major port authorities at 2021 aimed at giving impetus to operational efficiency for major ports. MIV 2030 will deliver tangible benefits to the logistics, manufacturing and agricultural stakeholders. 5 key pillars of India's shipping reforms would not only pin India at the top of the global marine map but also boost local manufacturing, recycling, tourism, creating millions of job opportunities. The vision seeks to significantly increase Indian tonnage on Indian built and Indian flag vessels. Most Indian shipping breaking yards today are Hong Kong convention compliant and the government is committed towards doubling the capacity and making India the number one destination for ship breaking globally. Cruise traffic in the country has risen five times driven by timely and visionary policy level interventions in the sector. Vision lays out multiple initiatives for India to be the preferred global destination for maritime education, research and training. The Maritime India Vision 2030 offers to take multiple steps in augmenting navigational capacity seeking private partnership and all-inclusive and sustainable development for freight passenger and tourism network for our national waterways. In addition to cargo, river cruise tourism will be provided support and impetus. The development of water aerodromes and the provision of seaplane service for the benefit of passengers and tourists is being jointly undertaken by Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Government of India. Vision 2030 also provides a roadmap for comprehensive development and promotion of urban water transport system across major urban centres. Which will provide a safe, low-cost mode of transport for citizens. Maritime India Vision 2030 takes Indian maritime sector to world-class levels, generating more than 3 lakh crores of investment, more than 20 lakh jobs and will provide an unparalleled platform for our port-dependent MSME and local farmers to export their products by gaining access to national and international markets. Led by a visionary leader and followed by a nation, the vision is all set to lead us to an unprecedented phase of development and prosperity.