Sagarmanthan 2026: India’s Global Maritime Dialogue
9 October 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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Sagarmanthan 2026: India’s Global Maritime Dialogue
Context: The third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue opened in New Delhi on 7 October 2026. It is organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). The dialogue brings together policymakers, maritime experts, industry leaders and international organisations to discuss the future of global oceans and shipping.
1. Historical Background: Sagarmanthan was launched in 2024 as a major Indian maritime thought-leadership platform. Its purpose is to create sustained discussion on the blue economy, shipping, ports, maritime governance, sustainability and coastal communities.
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Sagarmanthan 2026: India's global maritime dialogue on blue economy, green shipping, ports and sustainable ocean governance. New Delhi forum supports India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
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Sagarmanthanmaritime dialogueblue economygreen shippingports and shippingIndian Oceanmaritime governancesea lanesMaritime Amrit Kaal