Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India is poised to become a major maritime hub, offering not only connectivity but value-added services, green shipping initiatives, and industry-friendly policy frameworks. The Prime Minister said this while sharing his thoughts in a social media post on the country’s emergence as a leading destination for investment in the maritime sector. He emphasised that India is the perfect harbour when it comes to investing in the maritime sector. Underlining that India has a long coastline and world-class ports, he called for investors to be part of the country’s maritime growth story. Mr Modi also outlined that India’s strategic location, modern port infrastructure, and commitment to innovation are opening up tremendous opportunities for investors in ship-building, port operations, logistics, coastal shipping and allied services.