Sagarmanthan 2026

Why in News?

Recently, the 3rd edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue began in New Delhi.

• Organised by – Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
• Partnership with – Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
• Participants from – Nearly 75 countries.
• Aim – To focus on maritime cooperation, ocean governance, green shipping, ports, shipbuilding, supply-chain resilience and the blue economy.
• Five Thematic Pillars
  • Steady Straits – Safeguarding flows in a fractured world
  • Blue Breakthroughs – Greening ships and shipbuilding
  • Complex Seas – Managing trade, connectivity and turbulence
  • Ocean Societies – Communities, cultures and livelihoods
  • The Heart of the Deal – Linking harbour cities to the hinterland
• Key Areas of Discussion
  • Maritime Trade and Connectivity
  • Blue Economy
  • Green Shipping and Shipbuilding
  • Maritime Logistics
  • Port and Harbour Development
  • Climate Change and Ocean Sustainability
  • Coastal Communities and Livelihoods
  • Geopolitical Tensions and Maritime Security
  • Technology and Digital Transformation
  • Movement of Energy, Food, and Critical Minerals through Oceans
• Significance
  • It supports India's objective of positioning the maritime sector as a key driver of sustained economic growth.
  • It is aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
  • It strengthens India's role in global maritime governance and international cooperation.
  • It promotes the blue economy and advances sustainable ocean development.
  • It facilitates the integration of ports, logistics, hinterland connectivity, and trade.

Reference

ANI | Sagarmanthan 2026